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Predisposition
Pre-disˊpo-si′tion
,Noun.
[Pref.
pre-
+ disposition
: cf. F. prédisposition
.] 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
Syn. – inclination; tendency; predilection; propensity.
2.
Previous fitness or adaptation to any change, impression, or purpose; susceptibility; – applied to material things;
as, the
. predisposition
of the body to diseaseWebster 1828 Edition
Predisposition
PREDISPOSI'TION
,Noun.
1.
Previous fitness or adaptation to any change, impression or purpose; applied to matter; as the predisposition of the body to disease; the predisposition of the seasons to generate diseases.