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   disposition

   /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃn/

   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 temperamentnaturecharacterconstitutionmake-upgrainhumourtempermentalityturn of mindinformal:kidney
   • ▪ an inclination or tendency: "the Prime Minister has shown a disposition to alter policies" Similar inclinationtendencypronenesspropensityproclivityleaningorientationbiasbentpredilectionOpposite disinclination
   • 2. the way in which something is placed or arranged, especially in relation to other things: "the plan shows the disposition of the rooms" Similar arrangementarrangingdisposalorderingpositioningplacementlining upsetting uporganizationconfigurationset-upline-uplayoutarraymarshallingmusteringgroupinggatheringdressing
   • ▪ the action of arranging people or things in a particular way: "the prerogative gives the state widespread powers regarding the disposition and control of the armed forces"
   • ▪ the stationing of troops ready for military action: "the new strategic dispositions of our forces"
   • 3. the distribution or transfer of property or money to someone, especially by bequest: "this is a tax which affects the disposition of assets on death" Similar distributiondisposalallocationtransfertransferenceconveyancemaking overbestowalbequestsaleauction
   • 4. the power to deal with something as one pleases: "if Napoleon had had railways 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).

   Scrabble Points: 14

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDISPOSITION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Disposition is a noun that means the particular type of character that a person naturally has, or a natural tendency to do something. Learn more about its usage, synonyms, collocations, and translations in different contexts.

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   Disposition is a noun that can mean a prevailing tendency, mood, or inclination, or the act or power of disposing or arranging something. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, and legal and business uses.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDISPOSITION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Disposition is the way that someone tends to behave or feel, or a willingness to do something. It can also mean the arrangement, management, or distribution of something. See synonyms, examples, and pronunciation.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › dispositionDISPOSITION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   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.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › dispositionDisposition - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Disposition means the positive or negative way a person views the world. In contrast, your character is determined by your inner moral values, and your personality reflects what you're like as an individual.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › dispositiondisposition noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Disposition is a noun that means the natural qualities of a person's character, the way something is placed or arranged, or a formal act of giving property or money. Learn how to use it in different contexts with synonyms, collocations and word origin.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › dispositionDisposition - definition of disposition by The Free Dictionary

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   Disposition is a noun that means one's usual mood, temperament, or attitude, or a natural or acquired tendency or inclination. Find out the different meanings, synonyms, and usage examples of disposition in various contexts, such as psychology, philosophy, and military.