predisposed — having a tendency or inclination toward something beforehand; susceptible to
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a tendency or inclination toward something beforehand; susceptible to
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊzd/
Korean meaning: 미리 성향이나 경향을 갖고 있는; ~하기 쉬운
Korean pronunciation: 프리디**스포**즈드
Example Sentences
- My cat seems predisposed to knocking things off tables - it's like he has a PhD in gravity testing.
- Children of musicians are often predisposed to musical talent.
- He's predisposed to buying gadgets he'll never use - his garage looks like a tech graveyard.
predisposed
ADJECTIVE//ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊzd//
having a tendency or inclination toward something beforehand; susceptible to
a young child immediately reaches for a plate of freshly baked chocolate cookies on the counter. The child's eyes light up and hands move toward the treats without hesitation. The parent smiles knowingly while holding a glass of milk, having expected this exact reaction. Other family members in the background nod with understanding expressions, clearly familiar with the child's sweet tooth. the child being naturally inclined toward something beforehand due to an existing tendency
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Origin
From Latin 'praedisponere', meaning 'to arrange beforehand' or 'to prepare in advance'. The word entered English through Old French in the 14th century.
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“My cat seems predisposed to knocking things off tables - it's like he has a PhD in gravity testing.”
“Children of musicians are often predisposed to musical talent.”
“He's predisposed to buying gadgets he'll never use - his garage looks like a tech graveyard.”
“People with fair skin are predisposed to sunburn.”
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