disposition

[ dis-puh-zish-uhn ]

/ ˌdɪs pəˈzɪʃ ən /

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noun

the predominant or prevailing tendency of one's spirits; natural mental and emotional outlook or mood; characteristic attitude: a girl with a pleasant disposition.

state of mind regarding something; inclination: a disposition to gamble.

physical inclination or tendency: the disposition of ice to melt when heated.

arrangement or placing, as of troops or buildings.

final settlement of a matter.

bestowal, as by gift or sale.

power to make decisions about or dispose of a thing; control: funds at one's disposition.

regulation; management; dispensation: the disposition of God.

Origin of disposition

1325–75; Middle English disposicioun (<Anglo-French ) <Latin dispositiōn- (stem of dispositiō), equivalent to disposit(us) (past participle of dispōnere to distribute; dispos- (see dispose) + -itus past participle suffix) + -iōn--ion

SYNONYMS FOR disposition

1 nature, character, humor.

2 bent, tendency, predisposition, proclivity.

4 order, grouping, location, placement.

5 outcome, result.

7 control, direction.

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ANTONYMS FOR disposition

2 unwillingness.

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synonym study for disposition

1. Disposition, temper, temperament refer to the aspects and habits of mind and emotion that one displays over a length of time. Disposition is the natural or prevailing aspect of one's mind as shown in behavior and in relationships with others: a happy disposition; a selfish disposition. Temper sometimes denotes the essential quality of one's nature: a glacial temper; usually it has to do with propensity toward anger: an even temper; a quick or hot temper. Temperament refers to the particular balance of emotions determining a person's character: an artistic temperament.

OTHER WORDS FROM disposition

dis·po·si·tion·al, adjectivere·dis·po·si·tion, noun

Words nearby disposition

disposal, dispose, disposed, dispose of, disposer, disposition, dispositive, dispossess, dispossessed, disposure, dispraise

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Example sentences from the Web for disposition

Emergencies can prop up at any moment, requiring a very calm disposition even when your life and your crewmates’ lives are at stake.
When will we see ordinary people going into space?|Neel Patel|September 9, 2020|MIT Technology Review
The first is conscientiousness, which entails a disposition to be diligent, organized, and responsible.
How to Live Forever|Casey Schwartz|July 29, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Twin and adoption studies have revealed that a disposition toward suicidal behavior is partially heritable.
Is There a Suicide Gene?|Casey Schwartz|March 24, 2009|DAILY BEAST
No, it was not in her disposition to injure any one, even should it not be likely to draw down danger upon herself.
Tales From the 'Phantasus', etc. of Ludwig Tieck|Ludwig Tieck

But, in speaking of his disposition, I have no intention whatever to give him a character for amiability.
Round-about Rambles in Lands of Fact and Fancy|Frank Richard Stockton
This last plan, which best accorded with her disposition, was that adopted by Elizabeth.
Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth|Lucy Aikin
And he said he was not satisfied with the disposition of the people at Sharpsburg.
Report of the Committee Appointed to Investigate the Railroad Riots in July, 1877|Various
My dear C—— C—— has truly something divine in her disposition.
The Memoires of Casanova, Complete|Jacques Casanova de Seingalt

British Dictionary definitions for disposition

disposition

/ (ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən) /

noun

a person's usual temperament or frame of mind

a natural or acquired tendency, inclination, or habit in a person or thing

another word for disposal (def. 2), disposal (def. 3), disposal (def. 4), disposal (def. 5)

philosophy logic a property that consists not in the present state of an object, but in its propensity to change in a certain way under certain conditions, as brittleness which consists in the propensity to break when struckCompare occurrent

archaic manner of placing or arranging

Derived forms of disposition

dispositional, adjective

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	disposition
释义	disposition [ dis-puh-zish-uhn ] / ˌdɪs pəˈzɪʃ ən / SEE SYNONYMS FOR disposition ON THESAURUS.COM noun the predominant or prevailing tendency of one's spirits; natural mental and emotional outlook or mood; characteristic attitude: a girl with a pleasant disposition. state of mind regarding something; inclination: a disposition to gamble. physical inclination or tendency: the disposition of ice to melt when heated. arrangement or placing, as of troops or buildings. final settlement of a matter. bestowal, as by gift or sale. power to make decisions about or dispose of a thing; control: funds at one's disposition. regulation; management; dispensation: the disposition of God. Origin of disposition 1325–75; Middle English disposicioun (<Anglo-French ) <Latin dispositiōn- (stem of dispositiō), equivalent to disposit(us) (past participle of dispōnere to distribute; dispos- (see dispose) + -itus past participle suffix) + -iōn--ion SYNONYMS FOR disposition 1 nature, character, humor. 2 bent, tendency, predisposition, proclivity. 4 order, grouping, location, placement. 5 outcome, result. 7 control, direction. SEE SYNONYMS FOR disposition ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR disposition 2 unwillingness. SEE ANTONYMS FOR disposition ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for disposition 1. Disposition, temper, temperament refer to the aspects and habits of mind and emotion that one displays over a length of time. Disposition is the natural or prevailing aspect of one's mind as shown in behavior and in relationships with others: a happy disposition; a selfish disposition. Temper sometimes denotes the essential quality of one's nature: a glacial temper; usually it has to do with propensity toward anger: an even temper; a quick or hot temper. Temperament refers to the particular balance of emotions determining a person's character: an artistic temperament. OTHER WORDS FROM disposition dis·po·si·tion·al, adjectivere·dis·po·si·tion, noun Words nearby disposition disposal, dispose, disposed, dispose of, disposer, disposition, dispositive, dispossess, dispossessed, disposure, dispraise Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for disposition Emergencies can prop up at any moment, requiring a very calm disposition even when your life and your crewmates’ lives are at stake. When will we see ordinary people going into space?\|Neel Patel\|September 9, 2020\|MIT Technology Review The first is conscientiousness, which entails a disposition to be diligent, organized, and responsible. How to Live Forever\|Casey Schwartz\|July 29, 2009\|DAILY BEAST Twin and adoption studies have revealed that a disposition toward suicidal behavior is partially heritable. Is There a Suicide Gene?\|Casey Schwartz\|March 24, 2009\|DAILY BEAST No, it was not in her disposition to injure any one, even should it not be likely to draw down danger upon herself. Tales From the 'Phantasus', etc. of Ludwig Tieck\|Ludwig Tieck But, in speaking of his disposition, I have no intention whatever to give him a character for amiability. Round-about Rambles in Lands of Fact and Fancy\|Frank Richard Stockton This last plan, which best accorded with her disposition, was that adopted by Elizabeth. Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth\|Lucy Aikin And he said he was not satisfied with the disposition of the people at Sharpsburg. Report of the Committee Appointed to Investigate the Railroad Riots in July, 1877\|Various My dear C—— C—— has truly something divine in her disposition. The Memoires of Casanova, Complete\|Jacques Casanova de Seingalt British Dictionary definitions for disposition disposition / (ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən) / noun a person's usual temperament or frame of mind a natural or acquired tendency, inclination, or habit in a person or thing another word for disposal (def. 2), disposal (def. 3), disposal (def. 4), disposal (def. 5) philosophy logic a property that consists not in the present state of an object, but in its propensity to change in a certain way under certain conditions, as brittleness which consists in the propensity to break when struckCompare occurrent archaic manner of placing or arranging Derived forms of disposition dispositional, adjective Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to disposition frame of mind, tone, mood, predisposition, habit, propensity, complexion, inclination, temper, tendency, personality, disposal, distribution, individuality, bent, being, bias, tenor, mind-set, penchant
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disposition

noun

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British Dictionary definitions for disposition

noun

Derived forms of disposition

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