PREDISPOSITION Synonyms
6 hypernyms for predisposition. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for PREDISPOSITION
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| aptitude | noun, adjective n, adj | |||||
noun • inherent ability | ||||||
| bent | verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj | |||||
noun • a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way • grass for pastures and lawns especially bowling and putting greens • an area of grassland unbounded by fences or hedges • a special way of doing something adjective satellite • fixed in your purpose • used of the back and knees; stooped • of metal e.g. | ||||||
| disposition | noun n | |||||
noun • your usual mood • the act or means of getting rid of something • an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others • a natural or acquired habit or characteristic tendency in a person or thing | ||||||
| inclination | noun n | |||||
noun • an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others • (astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees • (geometry) the angle formed by the x-axis and a given line (measured counterclockwise from the positive half of the x-axis) • (physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon • that toward which you are inclined to feel a liking • the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical • a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect • the act of inclining; bending forward | ||||||
| leaning | verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj | |||||
noun • an inclination to do something • a natural inclination • the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical • the act of deviating from a vertical position adjective satellite • departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal | ||||||
| preference | noun n | |||||
noun • a strong liking • a predisposition in favor of something • the right or chance to choose • grant of favor or advantage to one over another (especially to a country or countries in matters of international trade, such as levying duties) | ||||||
| proclivity | noun n | |||||
noun • a natural inclination | ||||||
| proneness | noun n | |||||
noun • being disposed to do something | ||||||
| propensity | noun n | |||||
noun • an inclination to do something • a natural inclination • a disposition to behave in a certain way | ||||||
| tendency | noun n | |||||
noun • an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others • an inclination to do something • a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect • a general direction in which something tends to move | ||||||
| sensitivity | noun n | |||||
noun • (physiology) responsiveness to external stimuli; the faculty of sensation • the ability to respond to physical stimuli or to register small physical amounts or differences • sensitivity to emotional feelings (of self and others) • susceptibility to a pathogen • the ability to respond to affective changes in your interpersonal environment | ||||||