predisposition

Meanings

• Noun

  A state or condition that increases the likelihood of something happening.

  - "His predisposition to anxiety makes him easily agitated in stressful situations."
  - "The predisposition of some people to certain diseases can be inherited."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with predisposition
position , composition , disposition

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Variants

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predispose , predisposed , predisposes , predisposing , predisposition , predispositions

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'praedisponere', meaning 'to prepare beforehand'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'predisposition' is often used in medical and psychological contexts.

2. Predispositions can be influenced by both genetic and environmental factors.

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Related Concepts

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1. Genetic predisposition: A condition or trait that is more likely to occur in an individual due to their inherited genes.

2. Psychological predisposition: A tendency or inclination towards a particular behavior or emotion, influenced by past experiences or innate traits.

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Culture

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In literature, predisposition is often used to explore character traits and motivations. For instance, in Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment', Raskolnikov's predisposition to murder stems from his belief in his superiority to others.

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