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    predisposition

    US /ˌpridɪspəˈzɪʃən/

    ・

    UK /ˌpri:dɪspəˈzɪʃn/

    C2TOEIC
    n.NounTendency to think, or be, a certain way
    He yells and gets upset frequently because he has a predisposition to be easily angered

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    Peter Joseph - Where are we now? - London 2009-07-25

    08:56Peter Joseph - Where are we now? - London 2009-07-25
    • Even with a genetic predisposition to a particular illness, there is no guarantee you're going to get it.

      Even with a genetic predisposition to a particular illness, there is no guarantee you're going to get it.

    • While humans obviously have a genetic predisposition for language, it is cases like this that show how the environment does not if the environment does not engage those propensities at a certain point in time, then those language capabilities will not form.

      While humans obviously have a genetic predisposition for language, it is cases like this that show how the environment does not if the environment does not engage those propensities at a certain point in time, then those language capabilities will not form.

    B1

    The 11 Risk Factors That Are Destroying Your Brain - Dr Daniel Amen

    48:34The 11 Risk Factors That Are Destroying Your Brain - Dr Daniel Amen
    • This has been shown, I think, in PTSD across a lot of different studies that I've seen where people who had a predisposition to anxiety disorder going in are the ones that are most likely to then suffer with the PTSD on the other side.

      This has been shown, I think, in PTSD across a lot of different studies that I've seen where people who had a predisposition to anxiety disorder going in are the ones that are most likely to then suffer with the PTSD on the other side.

    • This has been shown, I think, in PTSD across a lot of different studies that I've seen where people who had a predisposition to anxiety disorder going in are the ones that are the most likely to then suffer with the PTSD on the other side.

      This has been shown, I think, in PTSD across a lot of different studies that I've seen where people who had a predisposition to anxiety disorder going in are the ones that are the most likely to then suffer with the PTSD on the other side.

    B1

    4 Psychological Terms That You're Using Incorrectly

    08:394 Psychological Terms That You're Using Incorrectly
    • People could have a genetic predisposition to a condition that tends to run in families, like schizophrenia,

      People could have a genetic predisposition to a condition that tends to run in families, like schizophrenia,

    • And some cases appear to have roots in both causes: People could have a genetic predisposition

      And some cases appear to have roots in both causes: People could have a genetic predisposition

    B2

    Playtime Makes Your Brain Better

    03:57Playtime Makes Your Brain Better
    • playfulness as “a predisposition to define and engage in activities in a non-serious

      playfulness as “a predisposition to define and engage in activities in a non-serious

    • To researchers, defined adult playfulness as "a predisposition to define and engage in activities in a non-serious or fanciful manner to increase enjoyment." Very, uh, playful, guys.

      To researchers, defined adult playfulness as "a predisposition to define and engage in activities in a non-serious or fanciful manner to increase enjoyment." Very, uh, playful, guys.

    B1

    SameLove

    06:59SameLove
    • Man-made rewiring of a predisposition, playing God.

      Man-made rewiring of a predisposition, playing God.

    • Man-made rewiring of a predisposition Playing God, aw nah here we go

      Man-made rewiring of a predisposition Playing God, aw nah here we go

    B1

    Language: Crash Course Psychology #16

    10:02Language: Crash Course Psychology #16
    • even a genetic predisposition to learn grammatical rules.

      even a genetic predisposition to learn grammatical rules.

    • and humans are born with an innate ability to acquire language, and even a genetic predisposition to learn grammatical rules.

      and humans are born with an innate ability to acquire language, and even a genetic predisposition to learn grammatical rules.

    B1

    What security guarantees does the US peace plan grant Ukraine — and are they enough of a deterrent?

    05:58What security guarantees does the US peace plan grant Ukraine — and are they enough of a deterrent?
    • Well, we have not seen much, let's say, predisposition for that kind of guarantees on the part of the United States.

      Well, we have not seen much, let's say, predisposition for that kind of guarantees on the part of the United States.

    • Well, we have not seen much, let's say, predisposition for that kind of guarantees on the part of the United States.

      Well, we have not seen much, let's say, predisposition for that kind of guarantees on the part of the United States.

    B1

    What Exactly is Lupus?

    04:51What Exactly is Lupus?
    • First, since lupus isn't contagious, you have to have a genetic predisposition to the disease.

      First, since lupus isn't contagious, you have to have a genetic predisposition to the disease.

    • First, since lupus isn't contagious, you have to have a genetic predisposition to the disease.

      First, since lupus isn't contagious, you have to have a genetic predisposition to the disease.

    B2

    HOW I BECAME FLUENT IN ENGLISH + TOP 10 ENGLISH SPEAKING TIPS | Ysis Lorenna

    20:23HOW I BECAME FLUENT IN ENGLISH + TOP 10 ENGLISH SPEAKING TIPS | Ysis Lorenna
    • But I think I just already had a predisposition to languages,

      But I think I just already had a predisposition to languages,

    • but I think I just already had a predisposition to languages, and the fact

      but I think I just already had a predisposition to languages, and the fact

    A2

    Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

    05:47Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
    • People with OCD are often born with a genetic predisposition, with about one in four having an immediate family member with the disorder.

      People with OCD are often born with a genetic predisposition, with about one in four having an immediate family member with the disorder.

    • People with OCD are often born with a genetic predisposition, with about 1 in 4 having an immediate family member with the disorder.

      People with OCD are often born with a genetic predisposition, with about 1 in 4 having an immediate family member with the disorder.

    B2