predisposedadj.

Brit.

/ˌpriːdᵻˈspəʊzd/, U.S.

/ˌpridəˈspoʊzd/

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: pre- prefix, disposed adj.; predispose v., -ed suffix¹.

Etymology: Either < pre- prefix + disposed adj., or directly < predispose v. (although this is first attested slightly later) + -ed suffix¹. Compare Middle French prédisposé ( 1464 in an apparently isolated attestation: see predispose v.).

1. Having a predisposition or susceptibility to a disease or medical condition.

ΚΠ

1601 J. Deacon & J. Walker Dialogicall Disc. Spirits & Diuels viii. 250 The action of all actiues, are euermore actuall in a predisposed patient.

1686 G. Harvey Conclave of Physicians (ed. 2) ii. ix. 109 Why a sudden Fright or other violent Passion, doth sometimes in Bodies predisposed produce a Fever, is not explicable by the common Principles.

1742 J. Atkins Navy Surgeon (new ed.) 361 An inextinguishable Thirst to such a predisposed Disposition of the Blood, quickly evaporating both Strength and Spirits.

1824 Times 18 Sept. 3/2 Although..not likely to produce injury in the generality of mankind, yet on a subject predisposed to apoplexy..it might have been an aiding cause.

1899 T. C. Allbutt et al. Syst. Med. VIII. 569 A direct transmission [of disease] from one member of a predisposed family to another.

1989 Living Mag. Feb. 86 Migraine is not a disease but a temporary reaction which occurs in predisposed people under particular circumstances.

2. More generally: disposed or inclined beforehand; already liable or susceptible to a particular opinion, course of action, etc.

ΘΚΠ

the world > existence and causation > existence > state or condition > tendency > [adjective] > liable

readyc1425

obnoxious1610

predisposed1645

1645 D. North Forest of Varieties iii. 190 They insinuate themselves and comply with our predisposed Fancy.

1673 J. Flavell Fountain of Life xxiii. 301 There was predisposed matter enough for the Devil to work on, so that it was but touch and take.

1704 E. Arwaker Thoughts well Employ'd 143 With our flesh we shall put off all the failings and infirmities of it, that predisposed matter, which was so easily wrought on to our prejudice.

1797 J. Boaden Ital. Monk i. i. 22 No predisposed mind..led to seek A cloister's consolation, drew me hither.

1818 H. Hallam View Europe Middle Ages II. vii. 79 Tales..which a predisposed multitude eagerly swallowed.

1836 J. Baillie Match iii. iii. 466 Who will accept of such a predisposed ruffian for her husband?

a1897 W. Wallace Lect. & Ess. on Nat. Theol. & Ethics (1898) 64 A little natural interpretation in a predisposed mind can turn any fact into a symptom.

1923 Times 28 Mar. 13/3 The beneficial effects of this good will..appear to have been nullified by the difference in the predisposed mental attitude with which each side attended the conference.

2001 A. S. Markovits & S. L. Hellerman Offside v. 164 The World Cup final between West Germany and England..enhanced soccer's attractiveness to members of a predisposed public.

Derivatives

† predisposedness n. Obsolete the condition or state of being predisposed; an instance of this.

ΘΚΠ

the world > existence and causation > existence > state or condition > tendency > [noun] > previous inclination or predisposition

predisposition1626

predisposedness1645

predeterminationa1716

1645 T. Coleman Hopes Deferred 21 A praying army is a predisposednesse for successe.

1681 H. More Plain Expos. Daniel v. 141 Whether the difference lie meerly in the predisposedness of the persons..is a subtile piece of Philosophy.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2007; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	predisposed
释义	predisposedadj. Brit. /ˌpriːdᵻˈspəʊzd/, U.S. /ˌpridəˈspoʊzd/ Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: pre- prefix, disposed adj.; predispose v., -ed suffix¹. Etymology: Either < pre- prefix + disposed adj., or directly < predispose v. (although this is first attested slightly later) + -ed suffix¹. Compare Middle French prédisposé ( 1464 in an apparently isolated attestation: see predispose v.). 1. Having a predisposition or susceptibility to a disease or medical condition. ΚΠ 1601 J. Deacon & J. Walker Dialogicall Disc. Spirits & Diuels viii. 250 The action of all actiues, are euermore actuall in a predisposed patient. 1686 G. Harvey Conclave of Physicians (ed. 2) ii. ix. 109 Why a sudden Fright or other violent Passion, doth sometimes in Bodies predisposed produce a Fever, is not explicable by the common Principles. 1742 J. Atkins Navy Surgeon (new ed.) 361 An inextinguishable Thirst to such a predisposed Disposition of the Blood, quickly evaporating both Strength and Spirits. 1824 Times 18 Sept. 3/2 Although..not likely to produce injury in the generality of mankind, yet on a subject predisposed to apoplexy..it might have been an aiding cause. 1899 T. C. Allbutt et al. Syst. Med. VIII. 569 A direct transmission [of disease] from one member of a predisposed family to another. 1989 Living Mag. Feb. 86 Migraine is not a disease but a temporary reaction which occurs in predisposed people under particular circumstances. 2. More generally: disposed or inclined beforehand; already liable or susceptible to a particular opinion, course of action, etc. ΘΚΠ the world > existence and causation > existence > state or condition > tendency > [adjective] > liable readyc1425 obnoxious1610 predisposed1645 1645 D. North Forest of Varieties iii. 190 They insinuate themselves and comply with our predisposed Fancy. 1673 J. Flavell Fountain of Life xxiii. 301 There was predisposed matter enough for the Devil to work on, so that it was but touch and take. 1704 E. Arwaker Thoughts well Employ'd 143 With our flesh we shall put off all the failings and infirmities of it, that predisposed matter, which was so easily wrought on to our prejudice. 1797 J. Boaden Ital. Monk i. i. 22 No predisposed mind..led to seek A cloister's consolation, drew me hither. 1818 H. Hallam View Europe Middle Ages II. vii. 79 Tales..which a predisposed multitude eagerly swallowed. 1836 J. Baillie Match iii. iii. 466 Who will accept of such a predisposed ruffian for her husband? a1897 W. Wallace Lect. & Ess. on Nat. Theol. & Ethics (1898) 64 A little natural interpretation in a predisposed mind can turn any fact into a symptom. 1923 Times 28 Mar. 13/3 The beneficial effects of this good will..appear to have been nullified by the difference in the predisposed mental attitude with which each side attended the conference. 2001 A. S. Markovits & S. L. Hellerman Offside v. 164 The World Cup final between West Germany and England..enhanced soccer's attractiveness to members of a predisposed public. Derivatives † predisposedness n. Obsolete the condition or state of being predisposed; an instance of this. ΘΚΠ the world > existence and causation > existence > state or condition > tendency > [noun] > previous inclination or predisposition predisposition1626 predisposedness1645 predeterminationa1716 1645 T. Coleman Hopes Deferred 21 A praying army is a predisposednesse for successe. 1681 H. More Plain Expos. Daniel v. 141 Whether the difference lie meerly in the predisposedness of the persons..is a subtile piece of Philosophy. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2007; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.1601
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