predisposition Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun susceptibility to a pathogen
    sensitivity.
  2. noun an inclination beforehand to interpret statements in a particular way
  3. noun a disposition in advance to react in a particular way

WordNet

Pre*dis`po*si"tion noun
Etymology
Pref. pre- + disposition: cf. F. prédisposition.
Definitions
  1. The act of predisposing, or the state of being predisposed; previous inclination, tendency, or propensity; predilection; -- applied to the mind; as, a predisposition to anger.
  2. Previous fitness or adaptation to any change, impression, or purpose; susceptibility; -- applied to material things; as, the predisposition of the body to disease.

Webster 1913