Meaning of the word predisposed in English

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predisposed

US /ˌpriː.dɪˈspoʊzd/
UK /ˌpriː.dɪˈspəʊzd/

Adjective

1.

likely to suffer from a particular illness or condition

Example:
Some people are genetically predisposed to certain diseases.
He was predisposed to heart problems due to his family history.
2.

having a tendency or inclination to do something

Example:
She is predisposed to think positively about new ideas.
Children are often predisposed to mimic their parents' behavior.
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