disposition
disposition Lexical Profile
disposition Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A person's inherent qualities of mind and character; one's natural temperament or prevailing mood.
"Her cheerful disposition made her a favorite colleague among the entire hospital staff."
An inclination or tendency to act or think in a particular way.
"The committee showed little disposition to compromise on the proposed budget cuts."
The final settlement of a legal matter, or the formal transfer and relinquishment of property or money to another party.
"The court's final disposition of the estate ensured that all charitable bequests were honored."
The way in which things or people are placed, arranged, or distributed in relation to one another.
"The architect studied the disposition of the rooms to maximize natural sunlight throughout the building."
The power or authority to deal with, control, or use something as one sees fit.
"The foundation placed significant funds at the director's disposition for emergency relief."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse with 'deposition', which refers either to a formal sworn witness testimony in law or the geological process of laying down sediment.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French 'disposicion', from Latin 'dispositionem' ('a regular arrangement, management, or order'), a noun of action from 'disponere' ('to put in order, arrange, or distribute'), from 'dis-' ('apart') and 'ponere' ('to put or place').