disposition — a person's inherent qualities of mind and character; temperament
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person's inherent qualities of mind and character; temperament
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- Despite his grumpy appearance, he actually has a very sweet disposition.
- My cat's disposition changes dramatically when the vet arrives.
- She inherited her father's calm disposition and her mother's sense of humor.
disposition
NOUN[/ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/]
a person's inherent qualities of mind and character; temperament
Her cheerful disposition lights up the entire flower shop every morning.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'dispositio', derived from 'disponere' meaning 'to arrange or place in order', combined with the suffix '-tion' indicating a noun of action or state.
Breakdown
dis- (apart) + ponere (to place/put) + -tion (noun suffix) = disposition (arrangement, ordering, or one's natural inclination)
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📝Examples
“Despite his grumpy appearance, he actually has a very sweet disposition.”
“My cat's disposition changes dramatically when the vet arrives.”
“She inherited her father's calm disposition and her mother's sense of humor.”
“The disposition of furniture in the room made it feel much more spacious.”
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