DISPOSITIVE


Meaning of DISPOSITIVE in English

də̇ˈspäzəd.iv, -pōz- adjective

Etymology: Latin dispositus (past participle of disponere to set in order, arrange) + English -ive — more at dispose

1. archaic : having the capacity or quality of giving a tendency or inclination to something

2. : disposing or belonging to the disposition or direction of something : of or belonging to disposal or control

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