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Diathesis

Definition:

1. (noun) A predisposition or inclination towards a specific condition or disease.

2. (noun) A grammatical construction showing the relationship between the subject and the action or state expressed by the verb.

Sense 1:

Noun: A predisposition or inclination towards a specific condition or disease.

Example sentence: Genetic diathesis can increase the risk of developing certain mental disorders.

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Sense 2:

Noun: A grammatical construction showing the relationship between the subject and the action or state expressed by the verb.

Example sentence: In the sentence "The ball was thrown by the boy," the passive diathesis is used.

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