Pronunciations (2)
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/ˌpriːdɪspəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/
Pronunciation notes
- Received-Pronunciation
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/ˌpridɪspəˈzɪʃən/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
Noun
The state of being predisposed or susceptible to something, especially to a behavior or a health condition.
Usage- Countable
- Uncountable
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Noun
susceptibility to a pathogen
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- Broader terms
an inclination beforehand to interpret statements in a particular way
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a disposition in advance to react in a particular way
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