predisposition

ˌpriˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən
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Translation of predisposition into German

Noun

1.

behavioral tendency

tendency to behave in a particular way
  • His predisposition to procrastinate affected his grades..Seine Neigung zu prokrastinieren beeinflusste seine Noten
2.

medical

TECH.
likelihood of developing a specific disease
TECH.
  • His family has a predisposition to diabetes.Seine Familie hat eine Veranlagung zu Diabetes.
3.

interpretation

TECH.
inclination to interpret statements in a certain way
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  • His predisposition to misunderstand jokes often caused confusion.Seine Neigung, Witze falsch zu verstehen, führte oft zu Verwirrung.
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Expressions with predisposition: examples in English and translations in German

genetische Veranlagung
genetische Prädisposition
A genetic predisposition can influence behavior and health.

Synonyms and analogies of predisposition in English

Examples of predisposition in a sentence

  • A genetic predisposition to diabetes runs in the family.
  • There is a genetic predisposition to heart disease in their lineage.
  • A predisposition to certain allergies runs in the family.
  • Her predisposition to see the good in people was admirable.
  • A predisposition to doubt official statements can lead to skepticism.

Translations of "predisposition" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieVeranlagungnf.

Despite her predisposition towards introversion, she enjoyed hosting social events.

Trotz ihrer Veranlagung zur Introversion genoss sie es, soziale Veranstaltungen auszurichten.

diePrädispositionnf.

However not everyone with a predisposition to bipolar is affected.

Jedoch nicht jeder mit einer Prädisposition für Bipolar ist betroffen.

dieNeigungnf.

A predisposition towards healthy eating was fostered in her upbringing.

In ihrer Erziehung wurde eine Neigung zu gesunder Ernährung gefördert.

dieDispositionnf.

Small joints such as fingers and toes also often have a predisposition for osteoarthritis.

Kleine Gelenke wie Finger und Zehen haben häufig ebenfalls eine Disposition für Arthrose.

Vorbelastungn.

The cause of osteoporosis is often familial predisposition.

Auslöser der Osteoporose ist oftmals eine familiäre Vorbelastung.

dieAnlagenf.

In their predisposition and attitude, both works are very closely related.

In Anlage und Gestus sind beide Werke sehr eng miteinander verbunden.

Geneigtheitn.

Caution should be used in patients with a predisposition to orthostatic hypotension.

Verwarnung sollte in Patienten mit einer Geneigtheit zu orthostatic hypotension verwendet werden.

dieAnfälligkeitnf.

So the predisposition for pest- and fungal infestation is raised.

Damit ist auch die Anfälligkeit gegenüber Schädlings- und Pilzbefall erhöht.

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Other translations for predisposition:

  • Empfänglichkeitnf.
  • Voreingenommenheitnf.

predisposition: Examples and translations in context

Of course, only if a person has such predisposition.

Natürlich nur, wenn eine Person eine solche Veranlagung hat.

However, the predisposition towards allergies is written in our genes.

Die Veranlagung zu Allergien ist jedoch in unseren Genen vermerkt.

The predisposition to varicose veins usually runs in the family.

Die Veranlagung für Krampfadern liegt meist schon in der Familie.

Alpha type personality by nature; a natural predisposition to leadership.

Von Natur aus eine Alphatyp Persönlichkeit; eine natürliche Veranlagung zur Führung.

Already now, he shows his talent and his predisposition for precise work.

Bereits jetzt zeigt er sein Talent und seine Veranlagung für die versammelnde Arbeit.

Men or women with this predisposition may experience extreme thinning of the hair.

Männer und Frauen mit dieser Veranlagung durchleben oft eine extreme Verdünnung des Haares.

Moreover, there is probably a predisposition of the patients for this disease.

Ausserdem besteht bei den Patienten vermutlich eine Veranlagung für diese Erkrankung.

There is a predisposition to, occupations related to fashion and beauty.

Es gibt eine Veranlagung zum Beruf, verbunden mit der Mode und Schönheit.

See also:

genetic predisposition
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