Disposition

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noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin disposition-, dispositio, from disponere
Date: 14th century
1. the act or the power of disposing or the state of being disposed: as
- a. administration, control
- b. final arrangement ; settlement <the disposition of the case>
- c.
  - (1) transfer to the care or possession of another
  - (2) the power of such transferal
- d. orderly arrangement
2.
- a. prevailing tendency, mood, or inclination
- b. temperamental makeup
- c. the tendency of something to act in a certain manner under given circumstances
? dispositional adjective
Synonyms:
- disposition, temperament, temper, character, personality mean the dominant quality or qualities distinguishing a person or group. disposition implies customary moods and attitude toward the life around one <a cheerful disposition>. temperament implies a pattern of innate characteristics associated with one's specific physical and nervous organization<an artistic temperament>. temper implies the qualities acquired through experience that determine how a person or group meets difficulties or handles situations<a resilient temper>. character applies to the aggregate of moral qualities by which a person is judged apart from intelligence, competence, or special talents<strength of character>. personality applies to an aggregate of qualities that distinguish one as a person<a somber personality>.