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Predisposition (Noun)

Susceptibility to a pathogen.

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Individuals with a weakened immune system have a predisposition to contracting pneumonia.
The genetic mutation increased the family's predisposition to developing tuberculosis.
Smokers have a higher predisposition to lung infections due to the damage caused to their respiratory system.
People with diabetes are more likely to have a predisposition to fungal infections due to their compromised immune system.
The elderly population has a predisposition to influenza due to age-related decline in immune function.

An inclination beforehand to interpret statements in a particular way.

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

She had a predisposition to read between the lines, often finding hidden meanings in innocent comments.
His skeptical nature gave him a predisposition to doubt the validity of any unsubstantiated claim.
As a historian, she had a predisposition to view historical events through the lens of social and economic context.
His pessimistic outlook created a predisposition to assume the worst-case scenario in any given situation.
The researcher's professional background gave her a predisposition to interpret data in a certain way, which influenced her conclusions.