predisposition

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A tendency or inclination to think, feel, or behave in a particular way, especially due to inherent characteristics or prior conditions.

• She has a genetic predisposition to heart disease.
• His predisposition toward optimism helps him cope with stress.
• There may be a predisposition to anxiety in some families.
• Twin studies help researchers distinguish between genetic predisposition and environmental factors in the development of behavioral traits.
• Educational interventions can mitigate academic difficulties even when children show a predisposition toward learning challenges.
• The research team identified several molecular markers associated with predisposition to autoimmune disorders in specific populations.

Eş anlamlılar: tendency, inclination, propensity, susceptibility, proneness, liability

Zıt anlamlılar: aversion, disinclination, resistance, immunity