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disposed

|dis-posed|

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🇺🇸

/dɪˈspoʊzd/

🇬🇧

/dɪˈspəʊzd/

(dispose)

arrange or get rid of

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounNounAdjective
disposedisposesdisposeddisposeddisposingdisposablesdisposaldispositiondisposed
Etymology
Etymology Information

'disposed' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'disponere,' where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'ponere' meant 'to place.'

Historical Evolution

'disponere' transformed into the Old French word 'disposer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'dispose' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to arrange or set apart,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having a tendency or inclination.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having a tendency or inclination towards something.

She felt disposed to help him.

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Adjective 2

in a particular state of mind or health.

He was well disposed after the meeting.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41