disposition

//ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən//
B2Frequency Level 10Formal
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Noun

dispositionSingular
dispositionsPlural
1

A person's inherent qualities of mind and character; one's natural temperament or tendency.

She has a cheerful disposition and always sees the bright side of things.

2

An inclination or tendency to act or think in a particular way.

She has a disposition to see the positive side of things.

3

The way in which something is placed or arranged, especially in relation to other things.

The disposition of the furniture in the room made it feel spacious.

4

The action of distributing or transferring property or money to someone, especially by bequest.

The will outlined the disposition of his estate to his children.

5

The power to deal with something as one pleases; control or authority.

The manager has full disposition of the company's funds.

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