disposition
Disposition (noun) means a person's natural way of feeling, thinking, or behaving; temperament. Example: “She has a cheerful disposition even under pressure.”
How to use disposition
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person's usual temperament, or the way something is arranged or finally settled.
Word forms
dispositioned past tense, dispositions plural, dispositions singular
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She has a cheerful _____ even under pressure.
Etymology
From Old French disposition, from Latin dispositio, "an arranging" — related to "dispose."
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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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