adjective
predisposed
adjective
1
Naturally inclined toward something, or more likely to develop it.
"People with a family history of the condition may be predisposed to develop it themselves."
"She was predisposed to trust him from the moment they met."
How to Use Predisposed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAlready leaning toward something before anything actually happens — could be a personality trait or a medical risk.
Common pairings
genetically predisposed
predisposed to
predisposed toward
Word Forms
more predisposed comparative, most predisposed superlative
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Etymology
From pre- (\"before\") plus disposed.