dispositional

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or determined by one's nature or disposition.

• adjective

  A tendency or inclination, especially one that is unwilling to change or unable to be controlled.

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Rhymes

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position , composition , emotion

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Variants

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disposition , dispositional , dispositions

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Etymology

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From the Latin dispositio, meaning 'arrangement, disposition'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dispositional' is often used in psychology to describe traits that are relatively stable and enduring.

2. Some researchers argue that dispositional traits are largely inherited, while others believe that they can be influenced by environmental factors.

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1. Personality traits: Dispositional traits are a subset of personality traits, which are relatively stable characteristics that influence an individual's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

2. Dispositional attitude: A dispositional attitude is a long-term emotional predisposition towards a particular object, person, or situation.

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Quotes

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1. Her easy "disposition" and sociability masked the intensity of her feelings.

   - John Edgar Wideman,{it}Bothers and Keepers{/it},1984

2. They move jerkily, like puppets, but have a happy "disposition"; they are perpetually smiling and are given to frequent paroxysms of laughter.

   - Matt Ridley,{it}Genome{/it},1999

3. … the eight species of wild equids (horses and their relatives) vary greatly in "disposition", even though all eight are genetically so close to each other that they will interbreed and produce healthy (though usually sterile) offspring.

   - Jared Diamond,{it}Guns, Germs, and Steel{/it},1997

4. His father, Increase [Mather], with all his faults—his sour, depressive "disposition", his open preference for England—is much more attractive.

   - Monroe K. Spears,{it}American Ambitions{/it},1987

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Culture

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Dispositional traits are often discussed in psychology and philosophy, particularly in relation to personality theory. They can influence how individuals approach situations and interact with others.

How to Memorize "dispositional"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person's nature or disposition as a set of traits or tendencies that influence their behavior.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dispositional' with the concept of 'nature' or 'tendency'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Dispositions Are Tendencies' to remember the definition.

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