Disposition

/dɪs.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person’s inherent qualities of mind and character.

Her cheerful disposition made her the favorite among her peers.

An arrangement or placement of something.

The disposition of the furniture in the room created a welcoming atmosphere.

The act of distributing or transferring ownership or control.

The disposition of assets after the owner’s death can be a complicated process.

A tendency to act in a particular way.

His disposition towards kindness often led him to help strangers.

Middle English: from Latin dispositio(n-), from disponere 'to arrange'

a cheerful disposition

A naturally happy or positive attitude.

disposition of assets

The way in which assets are divided or allocated.

force of disposition

The inherent quality or characteristic of someone or something's arrangement or placement.

disposal

The act of getting rid of something.

dispose

To arrange or deal with something in a particular way.

dispositional

Relating to a person's character or usual mood.

Good vibes

She's always spreading good vibes with her positive disposition.

Chill

He's got a chill disposition, nothing seems to rattle him.