Dispositions: meaning, definitions and examples

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dispositions

 

[ dɪˌspəzɪˈzɪʃənz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

psychology

a person's inherent qualities of mind and character

Synonyms

character, nature, temperament

Examples of usage

  • Her cheerful disposition always brightened up the room.
  • His calm disposition helped him handle stressful situations.
  • Their friendly dispositions made them popular among their peers.
Context #2 | Noun

law

the way in which a case or matter is inclined or resolved

Synonyms

decision, resolution, ruling

Examples of usage

  • The court considered his prior convictions in determining his disposition.
  • The lawyer argued for a more lenient disposition of the case.
Context #3 | Noun

biology

the arrangement or distribution of parts or elements in a structure or body

Synonyms

arrangement, distribution, organization

Examples of usage

  • The disposition of the cells in the tissue was crucial for its function.
  • The genetic disposition of an individual can influence their health.

Translations

Translations of the word "dispositions" in other languages:

🇵🇹 disposições

🇮🇳 प्रवृत्तियाँ

🇩🇪 Veranlagungen

🇮🇩 disposisi

🇺🇦 схильності

🇵🇱 dyspozycje

🇯🇵 配置

🇫🇷 dispositions

🇪🇸 disposiciones

🇹🇷 eğilimler

🇰🇷 배치

🇸🇦 توجهات

🇨🇿 dispozice

🇸🇰 dispozície

🇨🇳 处置

🇸🇮 dispozicije

🇮🇸 tilhneigingar

🇰🇿 бейімділік

🇬🇪 განწყობები

🇦🇿 meyllər

🇲🇽 disposiciones

Word origin

The word 'dispositions' has its roots in the Latin word 'dispositio', which means 'arrangement' or 'distribution'. Over time, the term evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including one's inherent qualities, legal decisions, and biological arrangements. The concept of dispositions plays a significant role in psychology, law, and biology, shaping how individuals are perceived and how cases are resolved.