predisposition — a tendency to suffer from a particular condition, hold a particular attitude, or act in a particular way
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a tendency to suffer from a particular condition, hold a particular attitude, or act in a particular way
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌpriːdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- His predisposition to procrastination made him the unofficial king of last-minute panic.
- Studies show a strong predisposition to heart disease in his family history.
- Her predisposition to believe conspiracy theories made family dinners quite entertaining.
predisposition
NOUN[/ˌpriːdɪspəˈzɪʃən/]
a tendency to suffer from a particular condition, hold a particular attitude, or act in a particular way
Her family's predisposition to heart disease made the doctor recommend early checkups.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'praedisponere,' combining 'prae' (before) and 'disponere' (to arrange or incline), meaning to arrange or incline beforehand. The word entered English through French influence in the 16th century.
Breakdown
pre- (before) + dis- (apart/arrange) + position (from Latin 'ponere,' to place/put) = predisposition (a prior arrangement or inclination toward something)
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📝Examples
“His predisposition to procrastination made him the unofficial king of last-minute panic.”
“Studies show a strong predisposition to heart disease in his family history.”
“Her predisposition to believe conspiracy theories made family dinners quite entertaining.”
“The research identifies genetic predispositions that increase cancer risk.”
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