English / word
predisposition
noun C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
A liability or natural tendency to suffer from a condition, hold an attitude, or act in a particular way.
In context
01
Genetic factors can influence a person's predisposition to diseases.
02
His predisposition to anxiety made him cautious in new situations.
Synonyms
inclination,tendency,susceptibility
Antonyms
immunity,resistance,aversion
Collocations
genetic predisposition,predisposition to,predisposition towards