Predispuesta

Predispuesta is the feminine singular form of the adjective predispuesto. It is used to describe a person, group, or thing that shows a predisposition or tendency toward a particular condition, trait, or outcome. Its usage is common in fields such as medicine, genetics, psychology, and sociology, where it denotes susceptibility rather than certainty.

Etymology: the term derives from the prefix pre- meaning 'before' and disponer, meaning 'to arrange' or 'to determine.' Related forms include predisposición (noun), predispuesto (masc. sing.), predispuestos (masc. plur.), predispuesta (fem. sing.), and predispuestas (fem. plur.).

Uso: in medical contexts, a predisposición refers to genetic or environmental factors that increase disease risk. In psychology or sociology, one may speak of a person or population being predispuesta to certain behaviors or attitudes. Ejemplos: "Una persona predispuesta a desarrollar alergias" or "Una población predispuesta a la obesidad." The phrase highlights susceptibility rather than a guaranteed outcome.

Notas gramaticales: as an adjective, predispuesta agrees with the noun in gender and number (una persona predispuesta; varias personas predispuestas). It is often used interchangeably with predispuesto when referring to masculine subjects. The term does not function as a standalone noun in common usage, though the related noun predisposición is widely employed to denote predisposition in general.

Vocabulario relacionado: predisposición, predispuesto, predisponer, predisposiciones.