predisposition

CEFRC1

/ˌpriːdɪspəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A natural tendency to think or act in a certain way.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The state of being predisposed or susceptible to something, especially to a behavior or a health condition.

Examples

  • Hallucinogen use can trigger certain psychiatric conditions in people with a predisposition to them.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
2

Also pronounced

  • /ˌpridɪspəˈzɪʃən/

Synonyms

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His strong genetic blank made him much more likely to get heart disease.

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Origin

noun

From pre- + disposition.