Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
predisposed
Adjective
/ˌpriː.dɪˈspoʊzd/
Definition
Having a tendency or inclination towards something beforehand.
Examples
- She was predisposed to anxiety due to her family history.
- Many factors can predispose someone to heart disease.
- His predisposed attitude towards sports made him a great athlete.
Meaning
To have a natural or genetic tendency to act in a certain way or develop a particular condition.
Synonyms
- inclined
- tending
- disposed
- likely
- partial
