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predisposition vs disposition

disposition vs predisposition

predisposition and disposition both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
predisposition Yes No No No
disposition Yes No No No
As nouns, disposition is a hypernym of predisposition; that is, disposition is a word with a broader meaning than predisposition:
  • predisposition: a disposition in advance to react in a particular way
  • disposition: a natural or acquired habit or characteristic tendency in a person or thing
As nouns, disposition is a hypernym of predisposition; that is, disposition is a word with a broader meaning than predisposition:
  • predisposition: an inclination beforehand to interpret statements in a particular way
  • disposition: an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
Other hypernyms of predisposition include inclination, tendency.
predisposition (noun) disposition (noun)
a disposition in advance to react in a particular way the act or means of getting rid of something
an inclination beforehand to interpret statements in a particular way your usual mood
susceptibility to a pathogen a natural or acquired habit or characteristic tendency in a person or thing
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
Difference between predisposition and disposition

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