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Vinony

predisposition

noun

  1. The process of being susceptible
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Pronunciation: /ˌpriːdɪspəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/ / /ˌpridɪspəˈzɪʃən/

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *per- Proto-Indo-European *preh₂- Proto-Indo-European *-i Proto-Indo-European *préh₂i? Proto-Italic *prai Proto-Italic *prai- Latin prae-lbor. Middle English pre- English pre- English disposition English predisposition From pre- + disposition.

  1. The state of being predisposed or susceptible to something, especially to a behavior or a health condition.