Definition

Having a tendency or inclination towards something, often due to certain factors or conditions.

Example

She is predisposed to anxiety because of her family history.

Conversation

I think some people are naturally predisposed to being more anxious than others.

That makes sense; I definitely feel that way sometimes.

Yeah, it’s interesting how our personalities can influence that.

For sure! It’s like we have to find our own ways to cope.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To make someone more likely to behave in a certain way or to develop a particular condition.

Example

She was predisposed to anxiety due to her family history.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I heard that you predisposed yourself to love hiking after that trip last summer.

Yeah, it was such an amazing experience in the mountains.

I can see why you'd be predisposed to it; the views were breathtaking.

Root Explanation

Predisposed → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "disponere" (meaning to arrange or set). The word "predisposed" means to be arranged or set in a certain way beforehand, often referring to a tendency or inclination towards something.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'arranged' ('disponere') 'before' ('pre-') something happens — that's why predisposed means having a tendency or inclination beforehand.

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