transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌdis-pə-ˈzi-shən ]
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
• dis·po·si·tion·al -ˈzish-nəl, -ˈzi-shə-n ə l 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