Predisposition - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˌpriːdɪspəˈzɪʃn|  American pronunciation of the word predisposition
Brit.  |priːdɪspəˈzɪʃn|  British pronunciation of the word predisposition

noun

- susceptibility to a pathogen (syn: sensitivity)
- an inclination beforehand to interpret statements in a particular way
- a disposition in advance to react in a particular way

Extra examples

Past experiences have predisposed her to distrust people.

Word forms

noun
singular: predisposition
plural: predispositions
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