predisposition

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A noun referring to a tendency or susceptibility to a particular condition, reaction, or interpretation, often established in advance.

1. Susceptibility to a pathogenB2formalmedical

   A tendency or vulnerability to be affected by a disease or medical condition.

   القابلية للإصابة بمسببات الأمراض

   • The patient has a genetic predisposition to diabetes.
   • Certain lifestyle factors can increase your predisposition to heart disease.
   • The study examined the predisposition of the population to the virus.

   المرادفاتdispositionliabilitypronenesssensitivitysusceptibilitytendencyvulnerability

   الأضدادimmunityresistance

2. Inclination to interpret statementsC1formal

   A pre-existing tendency to understand or interpret information in a specific way.

   الميل إلى التفسير

   • His predisposition to see the negative side made the conversation difficult.
   • She has a predisposition to interpret ambiguous remarks as criticism.
   • The journalist's predisposition affected how she reported the story.

   المرادفاتbentbiasleaningpartialitypredilectionprejudiceproclivitytendency

   الأضدادimpartialityneutralityobjectivity

3. Disposition to react in a particular wayB2formal

   A pre-existing tendency to behave or respond in a certain manner in various situations.

   استعداد مسبق

   • He has a predisposition to react angrily when challenged.
   • Her predisposition to be helpful makes her a great team member.
   • The child showed a predisposition to be cautious around strangers.

   المرادفاتaptnessbentdispositioninclinationleaningpenchantproclivitypronenesspropensitytendency