Predisposition Meaning
/ˌpriːdɪspəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe state of being predisposed or susceptible to something, especially to a behavior or a health condition.
Sentence Examples
Hallucinogen use can trigger certain psychiatric conditions in people with a predisposition to them.
CEFR Practice Quiz
His strong genetic ____ made him much more likely to get heart disease.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
His ____ toward anxiety made stressful situations particularly difficult for him to manage.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *per- Proto-Indo-European *preh₂- Proto-Indo-European *-i Proto-Indo-European *préh₂i? Proto-Italic *prai Proto-Italic *prai- Latin prae-lbor. Middle English pre- English pre- English disposition English predisposition From pre- + disposition.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
His strong genetic ____ made him much more likely to get heart disease.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
His ____ toward anxiety made stressful situations particularly difficult for him to manage.