Predisposed

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /pridɪspoʊzd/

Definitions of predisposed

verb Past tense of predispose, meaning to make someone liable or inclined to a specific attitude, action, or condition

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of predisposed in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of predisposed

past tense

predisposed

plural

predisposed

comparative

more predisposed

superlative

most predisposed

present tense

predisposes

future tense

will predispose

perfect tense

has predisposed

continuous tense

is predisposing

singular

predisposed

positive degree

predisposed

infinitive

to predispose

gerund

predisposing

participle

predisposed

Origin and Evolution of predisposed

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'predisposed' originated from the Latin word 'praedisponere' which means 'to dispose beforehand'
Evolution of the word: Originally used in a medical context to refer to a condition that makes someone susceptible to a certain disease, the term 'predisposed' has evolved to also encompass a psychological or behavioral inclination towards a certain outcome.