Synonyms & related words for predisposition

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of predisposition — including proclivity, propensity, proneness, diathesis, predilection, tendency. 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 predisposition

Explore words related to predisposition — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include predisposed, sensitivity, predisposing, inborn, propend, disinclination, dispositional, hereditarianism. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for predisposition

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

Where does predisposition come from?

The word predisposition breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: pre-, from Latin prae (“before, in front”); and -pos, from Latin pono (“put, place”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.