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   Dis·po·si·tion

   /ˌdispəˈziSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. a person's inherent qualities of mind and character: "your sunny disposition has a way of rubbing off on those around you" Similar temperamentnaturecharacterconstitutionmakeupgrainhumortempermentalityturn of mindinformal:kidney
   • ▪ an inclination or tendency: "the judge's disposition toward clemency" Similar inclinationtendencypronenesspropensityproclivityleaningorientationbiasbentpredilectionOpposite disinclination
   • 2. the way in which something is placed or arranged, especially in relation to other things: "the plan need not be accurate so long as it shows the disposition of the rooms" Similar arrangementarrangingdisposalorderingpositioningplacementlining upsetting uporganizationconfigurationsetuplineuplayoutarraymarshalingmusteringgroupinggatheringdressing
   • ▪ the action of arranging or ordering people or things in a particular way: "the prerogative gives the state widespread powers regarding the disposition and control of the armed forces"
   • ▪ military preparations, in particular the stationing of troops ready for attack or defense: "the new strategic dispositions of our forces"
   • 3. the action of distributing or transferring property or money to someone, in particular by bequest: "this is a tax that affects the disposition of assets on death" Similar distributiondisposalallocationtransfertransferenceconveyancemaking overbestowalbequestsaleauction
   • 4. the power to deal with something as one pleases: "if Napoleon had had railroads at his disposition, he would have been invincible"
   • ▪ the determination of events by divine power. archaic

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin dispositio(n-), from disponere ‘arrange’ (see dispose).

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › sentences › dispositionExamples of 'Disposition' in a Sentence | Merriam-Webster

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   Jan 3, 2023 · noun. Definition of disposition. Synonyms for disposition. A will is a legal document that is used in the disposition of property. Her disposition was to always think negatively. He has a disposition toward criminal behavior. The disposition fee is a charge the dealership adds to the end of your lease.

3. plato.stanford.edu › entries › dispositionsDispositions - Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy

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   Jul 26, 2006 · Partly due to the difficulty of specifying precisely the stimulus conditions and manifestations of a disposition and partly due to the doubt over its philosophical relevance, philosophers find it useful to distinguish two sorts of disposition, or alternatively, two ways of referring to dispositions.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › dispositionDISPOSITION - 20 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   noun. These are words and phrases related to disposition. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of disposition. Did you ever meet anyone with such a cheerful disposition?. Synonyms. spirit. nature. temperament. mental constitution. characteristic mood. Antonyms. disaffection. unwillingness.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordDISPOSITION - Find out everything about this English word ...

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   Definitions of 'disposition' 1. Someone's disposition is the way that they tend to behave or feel. [...] 2. A disposition to do something is a willingness to do it. [formal] [...] 3. If you refer to the disposition of a number of objects, you mean the pattern in which they are arranged or their positions in relation to each other. [formal] [...]

6. www.oed.com › dictionary › disposition_ndisposition, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   What does the noun disposition mean? There are 22 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun disposition , nine of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

7. www.psychology-lexicon.com › 22944-dispositionDisposition

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   In psychology, disposition refers to a person's inherent or natural tendencies, inclinations, and behavioral patterns that contribute to their distinctive personality. It encompasses a wide range of individual traits, characteristics, and temperament factors that influence how individuals think, feel, and behave.

8. www.wordsmyth.netdisposition | Dictionaries and vocabulary tools for English ...

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   dis·po·si·tion. pronunciation: dI sp zI shn. features: Word Combinations ( noun ), Word Explorer. Word Explorer. See. behavior, character, personality. The meaning of disposition. Definition of disposition. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.