Synonyms & related words for diathesis

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of diathesis — including predisposition, proneness, proclivity, propensity, susceptibility, predilection. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to diathesis

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Synonyms for diathesis

Common synonyms for diathesis include predisposition, proneness, proclivity, propensity, susceptibility, predilection, disposition, temperament — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does diathesis come from?

The word diathesis breaks down into 2 roots of Greek origin: dia-, from Greek dia (“apart”); and thesis, from Greek thesis (“placing, disposition”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.