Pronunciation: /pridɪspoʊzd/
verb Past tense of predispose, meaning to make someone liable or inclined to a specific attitude, action, or condition
A1 I am predisposed to liking chocolate.
A2 She is predisposed to getting sunburned easily.
B1 Children are predisposed to learning languages quickly.
B2 Some people are predisposed to developing certain medical conditions.
C1 Genetics can predispose individuals to certain personality traits.
C2 Years of exposure to a second language can predispose someone to becoming fluent in it.
adjective Inclined or susceptible to a particular attitude, action, or condition
A1 Some people are predisposed to certain illnesses.
A2 Children of parents with allergies may be predisposed to developing allergies themselves.
B1 Genetics can predispose individuals to certain personality traits.
B2 Individuals who have experienced trauma may be predisposed to anxiety disorders.
C1 Being raised in a stressful environment can predispose individuals to mental health issues.
C2 Certain genetic mutations can predispose individuals to certain types of cancer.
formal Individuals with a family history of heart disease may be genetically predisposed to developing the condition.
informal I think I'm predisposed to liking chocolate because I can never resist it.
slang She's totally predisposed to drama, always getting involved in other people's business.
figurative Growing up in a small town predisposed her to a simple way of life.
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