predisposition

nouns

susceptibility to a pathogen
predisposition, sensitivity
an inclination beforehand to interpret statements in a particular way
predisposition
is derived from
predispose
is a type of (narrower)
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
"he had an inclination to give up too easily"; "a tendency to be too strict"
disposition, inclination, tendency
a disposition in advance to react in a particular way
predisposition
is a type of (narrower)
a natural or acquired habit or characteristic tendency in a person or thing
"a swelling with a disposition to rupture"
disposition