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disposition

noun

dis·​po·​si·​tion ˌdi-spə-ˈzi-shən How to pronounce disposition (audio)
1
a
: prevailing tendency, mood, or inclination
b
: temperamental makeup
c
: the tendency of something to act in a certain manner under given circumstances
2
: the act or the power of disposing or the state of being disposed: such as
a
: administration, control
b
: final arrangement : settlement
the disposition of the case
c(1)
: transfer to the care or possession of another
(2)
: the power of such transferal
d
: orderly arrangement
dispositional
ˌdi-spə-ˈzish-nəl How to pronounce disposition (audio)
-ˈzi-shə-nᵊl
adjective

Synonyms

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disposition, temperament, temper, character, personality mean the dominant quality or qualities distinguishing a person or group.

disposition implies customary moods and attitude toward the life around one.

a cheerful disposition

temperament implies a pattern of innate characteristics associated with one's specific physical and nervous organization.

an artistic temperament

temper implies the qualities acquired through experience that determine how a person or group meets difficulties or handles situations.

a resilient temper

character applies to the aggregate of moral qualities by which a person is judged apart from intelligence, competence, or special talents.

strength of character

personality applies to an aggregate of qualities that distinguish one as a person.

a somber personality

Example Sentences

They move jerkily, like puppets, but have a happy disposition; they are perpetually smiling and are given to frequent paroxysms of laughter. Matt Ridley, Genome, 1999 … the eight species of wild equids (horses and their relatives) vary greatly in disposition, even though all eight are genetically so close to each other that they will interbreed and produce healthy (though usually sterile) offspring. Jared Diamond, Guns, Germs, and Steel, 1997 His father, Increase [Mather], with all his faults—his sour, depressive disposition, his open preference for England—is much more attractive. Monroe K. Spears, American Ambitions, 1987 Her easy disposition and sociability masked the intensity of her feelings. John Edgar Wideman, Bothers and Keepers, 1984 a dog with an excellent disposition Her disposition was to always think negatively. He has a disposition toward criminal behavior. people with a genetic disposition toward a particular disease A will is a legal document that is used in the disposition of property. See More
Recent Examples on the Web But the man has not been charged, and records also show his arrest disposition as insufficient grounds for a criminal complaint, with no court date listed. Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2022 The following day my chipper disposition met the thundering craniums of my shipmates, who may have imbibed a good deal more than I. Luther Ray Abel, National Review, 28 Aug. 2022 The move comes as CNN is retooling its on-air disposition. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 23 Aug. 2022 His disposition is always set to sunny. Until lately. Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Aug. 2022 If a tenant or guest moves out, leaving belongings behind, specific rules must be followed for their disposition. Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2022 Known for his gentle disposition and uncanny intuition, Casper, a golden retriever and yellow Labrador mix, began his career at Children’s in September 2009 as the hospital’s first four-legged employee. Helena Oliviero, ajc, 11 July 2022 Having largely prohibited the resolution of student loans in bankruptcy subjects its ultimate disposition to political caprice. Richard J. Shinder, WSJ, 10 May 2022 Without disposition records, the FBI has to contact local law enforcement and courts to learn more — all while the three-business-day clock is ticking. Joshua Eaton, NBC News, 8 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin disposition-, dispositio, from disponere — see dispose entry 1

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of disposition was in the 14th century

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