predisposition
/ˌpriːdɪspəˈzɪʃn/
pre · dis · po · si · tion
ˌpriː · dɪs · pə · ˈzɪʃ · n
English Definition
n. tendency; inclination; susceptibility
Significado en Español
predisposición, tendencia
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khuynh hướng, dễ mắc
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Example Sentence
He has a genetic predisposition to heart disease.
他有心脏病的遗传倾向。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
pre-(prior) + dispos(placement) + ition→ inclination, aptitude.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
What is the best synonym for the word “predisposition”?
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A
Tendency
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B
Enlightenment
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C
Boredom
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D
Alertness
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A — Tendency.
“predisposition” means n. tendency; inclination; susceptibility
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
A family ______ to heart disease means he must watch his diet very closely.
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A
immunity
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B
resistance
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C
cure
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D
predisposition
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D — predisposition.
“predisposition” means n. tendency; inclination; susceptibility
Common questions about “predisposition”
What does “predisposition” mean?
predisposition — n. tendency; inclination; susceptibility. In Chinese: 倾向；易感性.
How do you pronounce “predisposition”?
predisposition is pronounced /ˌpriːdɪspəˈzɪʃn/. It breaks into 5 syllables: pre · dis · po · si · tion.
How do you use “predisposition” in a sentence?
He has a genetic predisposition to heart disease. (他有心脏病的遗传倾向。)
What are synonyms for “predisposition”?
tendency, susceptibility — all close in meaning to predisposition (n. tendency; inclination; susceptibility).
Is “predisposition” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. predisposition appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “predisposition”?
pre-(prior) + dispos(placement) + ition→ inclination, aptitude.
