PREDISPOSITIONS Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word predispositions. (close relations)
Definition of PREDISPOSITIONS
predisposition
Best Alternative Words for PREDISPOSITIONS
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inclinations | nounn | |||||||
noun • an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others • (astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees • (geometry) the angle formed by the x-axis and a given line (measured counterclockwise from the positive half of the x-axis) • (physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon • that toward which you are inclined to feel a liking • the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical • a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect • the act of inclining; bending forward | ||||||||
leanings | nounn | |||||||
noun • an inclination to do something • a natural inclination • the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical • the act of deviating from a vertical position adjective satellite • departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal | ||||||||
penchants | nounn | |||||||
noun • a strong liking | ||||||||
predilections | nounn | |||||||
noun • a predisposition in favor of something • a strong liking | ||||||||
proclivities | nounn | |||||||
noun • a natural inclination | ||||||||
propensities | nounn | |||||||
noun • an inclination to do something • a natural inclination • a disposition to behave in a certain way | ||||||||
tendencies | nounn | |||||||
noun • an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others • an inclination to do something • a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect • a general direction in which something tends to move | ||||||||
sensitivity | nounn | |||||||
noun • (physiology) responsiveness to external stimuli; the faculty of sensation • the ability to respond to physical stimuli or to register small physical amounts or differences • sensitivity to emotional feelings (of self and others) • susceptibility to a pathogen • the ability to respond to affective changes in your interpersonal environment |