Disposition

Pronunciation: /dɪˌspəˈzɪʃən/

Definitions of disposition

noun the action of arranging or ordering people or things in a particular way

Example Sentences

A1 She has a friendly disposition.

A2 His disposition towards work is positive.

B1 The company is looking for someone with a flexible disposition.

B2 Her disposition towards challenges is always optimistic.

C1 His disposition as a leader is one of authority and fairness.

C2 The judge's disposition in the case was impartial and just.

Examples of disposition in a Sentence

formal Her calm disposition allowed her to handle stressful situations with grace.

informal I like his disposition, he's always so easygoing and positive.

slang She has a chill disposition, nothing seems to faze her.

figurative His disposition towards life was like a gentle breeze, always flowing with ease.

Grammatical Forms of disposition

• past tense: disposed
• plural: dispositions
• comparative: more disposed
• superlative: most disposed
• present tense: dispose
• future tense: will dispose
• perfect tense: have disposed
• continuous tense: is disposing
• singular: disposition
• positive degree: disposed
• infinitive: to dispose
• gerund: disposing
• participle: disposed

Origin and Evolution of disposition

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'disposition' originated from the Latin word 'dispositio', which means arrangement or management.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'disposition' has evolved to also mean a person's inherent qualities of mind and character, as well as their attitude or mood towards something.