verb (used with object), pre·dis·posed, pre·dis·pos·ing. to give an inclination or tendency to beforehand; make susceptible: Genetic factors may predispose human beings to certain metabolic diseases. to render subject, susceptible, or liable: The evidence predisposes him to public censure. to dispose beforehand.
What does predisposition mean example?
The definition of a predisposition is a tendency, or something that is likely to happen. An example of a predisposition is being likely to have an illness that your mother and father both had. ... The state of being predisposed or susceptible to something, especially to a disease or other health problem.
How do you use the word predisposition?
Predisposition in a Sentence ?
- Because my mother suffered from depression, I have a genetic predisposition to the condition.
- Janice has a predisposition to heart disease because she is overweight.
- Although Jeff was raised by an abusive father, he does not have a predisposition to violence and is a very kind man.
