disposition
dihs-puh-ZIHSH-uhn
Disposition (noun) means a person's natural way of feeling, thinking, or behaving; temperament. Example: “She has a cheerful disposition even under pressure.”
noun
1
A person's natural way of feeling, thinking, or behaving; temperament.
"She has a cheerful disposition even under pressure."
"His calm disposition made him a natural mediator."
"Her gentle disposition made children trust her at once."
2
The arrangement or placement of things, or the final settlement of a matter, such as property or a legal case.
"The will set out the disposition of his estate among his children."
"The judge announced the final disposition of the case."
"The committee discussed the disposition of the old furniture and books."
How to use disposition
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person's usual temperament, or the way something is arranged or finally settled.
Common pairings
sunny disposition
natural disposition
disposition of assets
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Word forms
- Plural
- dispositions
- Third person singular
- dispositions
- Past tense
- dispositioned
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Etymology
From Old French disposition, from Latin dispositio, "an arranging" — related to "dispose."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for disposition
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “disposition” mean?
The word “disposition” means a person's natural way of feeling, thinking, or behaving; temperament. In plain terms, a person's usual temperament, or the way something is arranged or finally settled.
How do you pronounce “disposition”?
“Disposition” is pronounced dihs-puh-ZIHSH-uhn (/ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/ in IPA).
How do you use “disposition” in a sentence?
Here is “disposition” used in a sentence: “She has a cheerful disposition even under pressure.”
What part of speech is “disposition”?
“Disposition” is a noun.
Where does the word “disposition” come from?
The word “disposition” comes from Latin. From Old French disposition, from Latin dispositio, "an arranging" — related to "dispose.".
Is “disposition” a common word?
“Disposition” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “disposition” have?
“Disposition” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person's natural way of feeling, thinking, or behaving; temperament.
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