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PREDISPOSITIONS Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word predispositions. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word predispositions. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For PREDISPOSITIONS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for predispositions, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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disposition inclination susceptibility susceptibleness tendency inclinations leanings proclivities tendencies

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