Predisposition vs. Disposition

Predisposition vs. Disposition — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Predisposition and Disposition

Predispositionnoun

the state of being predisposed or susceptible to something, especially to a disease or other health problem

Dispositionnoun

The arrangement or placement of certain things.

The scouts reported on the disposition of the enemy troops.

Predispositionnoun

susceptibility to a pathogen

Dispositionnoun

Tendency or inclination under given circumstances.

I have little disposition now to do as you say.Salt has a disposition to dissolve in water.

Predispositionnoun

an inclination beforehand to interpret statements in a particular way

Dispositionnoun

Temperamental makeup or habitual mood.

She has a sunny disposition.He has such a foul disposition.
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Predispositionnoun

a disposition in advance to react in a particular way

Dispositionnoun

Control over something.

You will have full disposition of these funds.

Dispositionnoun

(legal) Transfer or relinquishment to the care or possession of another.

The court ordered the disposition of all assets.

Dispositionnoun

(legal) Final decision or settlement.

The disposition of the case will be announced tomorrow.

Dispositionnoun

(medicine) The destination of a patient after medical treatment such as surgery.

The patient was given a disposition for outpatient care.

Dispositionnoun

(music) The set of choirs of strings on a harpsichord.

This small harpsichord has a 1 x 4' disposition.
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Dispositionverb

To remove or place in a different position.

Dispositionnoun

your usual mood;

he has a happy disposition

Dispositionnoun

the act or means of getting rid of something

Dispositionnoun

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others;

he had an inclination to give up too easilya tendency to be too strict

Dispositionnoun

a natural or acquired habit or characteristic tendency in a person or thing;

a swelling with a disposition to rupture