predisposed

[ pree-di-spohzd ]

adjective

1. having or showing an inclination or tendency toward a specified condition, opinion, behavior, etc., beforehand:

   Many studies show how genes interact with the environment to cause disease in predisposed individuals.

   The novel is skillfully written, but in a style that requires close reading and a predisposed reader.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of predispose ( def ).

Other Words From

• pre·dis·pos·ed·ly [pree-di-, spoh, -zid-lee, -, spohzd, -], adverb
• pre·dis·pos·ed·ness noun
• un·pre·dis·posed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of predisposed¹

predispose ( def ) + -ed ²( def )

Example Sentences

Most of the cancellations, on the other hand, have been on territory not predisposed to coddle the GOP nominee.

From Salon

Earlier this week, Trump argued that immigrants had “bad genes,” making them predisposed to crime.

From Salon

But the human body is a disorderly thing predisposed to rot from the outside in.

From Salon

Singh said the U.S. should not be a model, citing studies that show state judges are predisposed to rule in favor of donors to their election campaigns.

From Los Angeles Times

In fact, the data suggests that even purchasing a gun can be risky if one is predisposed to suicidality.

From Salon