Meaning
- Disposition is a noun that refers to a person’s natural qualities of mind and character (their usual mood or temperament).
- It can also mean the way something is arranged or handled.
- In legal and business contexts, it may refer to the final settlement or transfer of property or rights.
Grammar and Usage
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Part of speech: Noun
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Common structures:
- “have a … disposition” (describing temperament)
- “of a … disposition” (describing character type)
- “the disposition of + object” (arrangement or settlement of something)
- “disposition to + verb” (tendency or inclination)
Common Phrases
- Cheerful disposition – naturally cheerful personality
- Disposition of property – transfer or distribution of property
- A disposition to argue – tendency or inclination to argue
- Calm disposition – naturally calm character
Collocations
- Adjective + disposition: cheerful disposition, friendly disposition, calm disposition, nervous disposition
- Verb + disposition: show disposition, reveal disposition, inherit disposition
- Noun + disposition: disposition of property, disposition of assets, legal disposition
Examples
- She has a cheerful disposition that makes everyone around her feel comfortable.
- His calm disposition helps him deal with stressful situations effectively.
- The company discussed the disposition of its old equipment.
- Despite his friendly disposition, he could be very firm when necessary.
- The court ordered the disposition of the seized assets.
- She showed a strong disposition to help those in need.
- The furniture’s disposition in the room created a cozy atmosphere.
- He inherited his father’s artistic disposition.
Synonyms or Related
- Temperament
- Character
- Nature
- Personality
- Inclination
- Propensity
- Arrangement (in the sense of placement)