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predisposed

UK
/ˌpriː.dɪsˈpəʊzd/
US
/ˌpriː.dɪsˈpoʊzd/

Translations

predisposedadjective
more predisposed
Comp.
most predisposed
Super.
UK
/ˌpriː.dɪsˈpəʊzd/
US
/ˌpriː.dɪsˈpoʊzd/
prédisposéS’accorde en genre et en nombre ; s’emploie aussi bien pour une tendance générale que pour une disposition médicale.
She was predisposed to enjoy classical music due to her upbringing.
Elle était prédisposée à apprécier la musique classique en raison de son éducation.
Synonyms
tending
inclined
disposed
prone
susceptible
liable
predisposeverb

predisposed

Past Simple

predisposed
Past Simple
predisposed
Past Participle
predisposing
Gerund
UK
/ˌpriː.dɪsˈpəʊz/
US
/ˌpriː.dɪsˈpoʊz/
prédisposerS’emploie le plus souvent avec la préposition « à ».
Her upbringing predisposed her to be cautious in unfamiliar situations.
Son éducation l’a prédisposée à être prudente dans des situations inconnues.
prédisposerEmploi médical ou scientifique, avec la préposition « à ».
Genetic factors may predispose individuals to certain types of cancer.
Des facteurs génétiques peuvent prédisposer les individus à certains types de cancer.
Synonyms
make susceptible
dispose
lead
tend
incline

Definitions

predisposedadjective
Having a tendency or inclination towards a particular condition or action.
She was predisposed to enjoy classical music due to her upbringing.
Having an increased likelihood of developing a particular disease or medical condition.
Smokers are predisposed to respiratory illnesses.
predisposeverb
To make someone inclined to a particular attitude, action, or condition.
Her upbringing predisposed her to be cautious in unfamiliar situations.
To make someone susceptible to a disease or condition.
Genetic factors may predispose individuals to certain types of cancer.
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