1. A tendency or inclination to think, feel, or act in a particular way; a mental or physical condition that makes someone more likely to develop something (such as a disease or behavior).
Usage: Usually plural; often used in psychology, medicine, and behavioral contexts.

Examples

• Some people have genetic predispositions to certain diseases like diabetes.
• Her predispositions toward anxiety made stressful situations harder for her to manage.
• The study examined how childhood experiences shape our predispositions to trust others.
• He had a natural predisposition for music and learned to play several instruments easily.
• Environmental factors can activate genetic predispositions in individuals.
• Teachers should understand their students' predispositions to learn in different ways.