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predisposed

v.
C1 Advanced US //ˌpɹidɪˈspoʊzd// UK //pɹiːdɪspˈəʊzd// pre·dis·posed

v. having a natural tendency or a higher chance of developing a certain habit, illness, or feeling. It often describes things you are born with or things that run in your family.

v. having a natural tendency or susceptibility to a particular condition, behavior, or emotion. Often used in medical or psychological contexts to describe inherited or environmental factors.


SIMPLE

He is genetically predisposed to heart disease.

CONTEXTUAL

Because of her family history, she is predisposed to developing certain allergies later in life.

COMPLEX

While the environment plays a significant role in development, many researchers argue that certain individuals are genetically predisposed to specific behavioral patterns regardless of their upbringing.

Synonyms
Origin

From pre- + disposed.

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