Wordiyopredisposition
🇬🇧 UK/pri:,dispә'ziʃәn/🇺🇸 US
IELTSGREC2
Definitions
n.
A tendency or inclination toward a particular behavior, attitude, or health condition.
倾向，素质；（对疾病的）易感性
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedprebefore
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dispositionstem
=predisposition
Common Collocations
- 1.genetic predisposition遗传易感性／遗传倾向
- 2.predisposition to/toward something对某事物的倾向
- 3.natural predisposition天生的倾向
- 4.[predisposition for risk]冒险倾向
Example Sentences
- 1.
A genetic predisposition to heart disease runs in her family.
- 2.
Children raised in chaotic environments may develop a predisposition toward anxiety.
- 3.
His predisposition to trust strangers made him vulnerable to scams.