Predisposition

Pronunciation: /ˌpriːdɪspəˈzɪʃən/

Predisposition (noun)

  1. A natural tendency to behave or feel in a certain way, often before you learn anything about it.
  2. A condition that makes someone more likely to develop a disease or problem.
  3. A tendency caused by earlier factors that makes a later outcome more probable.

Examples

  • She has a natural tendency to help others.
  • They show a natural tendency to learn quickly.