disposition

Disposition is defined as an arrangement of people or things or putting something in order.

(noun)

An example of disposition is a row of plants.

The definition of disposition is a tendency.

(noun)

An example of disposition is someone who leans toward being happy.

See disposition in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a putting in order or being put in order; arrangement: the disposition of the troops
management or settlement of affairs
a selling or giving away, as of property
a getting rid of something: the disposition of wastes
the power or authority to arrange, settle, or manage; control
an inclination or tendency: a disposition to quarrel
one's customary frame of mind; one's nature or temperament

Origin: ME disposicioun < OFr disposition < L dispositio < dispositus, pp. of disponere, to arrange: see dis- & position

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See disposition in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

One's usual mood; temperament: a sweet disposition.
a. A habitual inclination; a tendency: a disposition to disagree.
b. A physical property or tendency: a swelling with a disposition to rupture.
Arrangement, positioning, or distribution: a cheerful disposition of colors and textures; a convoy oriented into a north-south disposition.
A final settlement: disposition of the deceased's property.
An act of disposing; a bestowal or transfer to another.
a. The power or liberty to control, direct, or dispose.
b. Management; control.