predisposition

• Nom désignant une tendance ou une disposition préalable à adopter un certain état, une réaction ou une interprétation, souvent innée ou formée à l'avance.

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.

   Prédisposition à un agent pathogène

   • 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.

   Synonymesdispositionliabilitypronenesssensitivitysusceptibilitytendencyvulnerability

   Antonymesimmunityresistance

2. Inclination to interpret statementsC1formal

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

   Prédisposition à l'interprétation

   • 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.

   Synonymesbentbiasleaningpartialitypredilectionprejudiceproclivitytendency

   Antonymesimpartialityneutralityobjectivity

3. Disposition to react in a particular wayB2formal

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

   prédisposition

   • 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.

   Synonymesaptnessbentdispositioninclinationleaningpenchantproclivitypronenesspropensitytendency