Disposition: meaning, definitions and examples
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disposition
[ ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən ]
legal
the way in which something is placed or arranged, especially in relation to other things
Synonyms
arrangement, order, organization, placement
Examples of usage
- Please ensure that all files are organized and stored in the correct disposition.
- The disposition of the furniture in the room creates a cozy atmosphere.
behavior
a person's inherent qualities of mind and character
Synonyms
character, nature, personality, temperament
Examples of usage
- Her friendly disposition makes her popular with everyone she meets.
- His disposition towards helping others is truly admirable.
Translations
Translations of the word "disposition" in other languages:
🇵🇹 disposição
- temperamento
- resolução
🇮🇳 स्वभाव
- मनोदशा
- निपटान
🇩🇪 Gemüt
- Anordnung
- Veranlagung
🇮🇩 penyusunan
- kecenderungan
- disposisi
🇺🇦 розташування
- настрій
- ухвала
🇵🇱 usposobienie
- rozmieszczenie
- decyzja
🇯🇵 配置 (haichi)
- 気質 (kishitsu)
- 処分 (shobun)
🇫🇷 disposition
- tempérament
- résolution
🇪🇸 disposición
- temperamento
- resolución
🇹🇷 düzen
- mizaç
- karar
🇰🇷 배치 (baechi)
- 기질 (gijil)
- 처분 (cheobun)
🇸🇦 مزاج
- ترتيب
- قرار
🇨🇿 dispozice
- uspořádání
- rozhodnutí
🇸🇰 dispozícia
- rozmiestnenie
- rozhodnutie
🇨🇳 布置 (bùzhì)
- 性格 (xìnggé)
- 处理 (chǔlǐ)
🇸🇮 razporeditev
- značaj
- odločitev
🇮🇸 skipulag
- skapgerð
- ákvörðun
🇰🇿 орналасу
- мінез
- шешім
🇬🇪 განლაგება
- ხასიათი
- გადაწყვეტილება
🇦🇿 yerləşdirmə
- xarakter
- qərar
🇲🇽 disposición
- temperamento
- resolución
Etymology
The word 'disposition' has its roots in Middle English and Old French, ultimately derived from Latin. In legal contexts, it refers to the way something is arranged or dealt with. Over time, its meaning has expanded to include a person's inherent qualities and behavior. The word has evolved to encompass a range of contexts, from legal proceedings to personal characteristics.