disposicioun

Middle English

Alternative forms

• disposicion, disposicyoun, disposission, disposycyon, dyspocycion, dysposicioun, disposycion, dispocicioun
• (contracted) dispocion, dispotion

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French disposition, from Old French disposition, from Latin dispositiō; equivalent to dis- +‎ posicioun.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /dispɔːziˈsjuːn/, /dispɔːˈzisjun/, /dispɔːˈsjun/

Noun

disposicioun (plural disposiciouns)

1. The nature or state of something (either inherent or current):
   1. Disposition; the emotional state or feelings that one is experiencing.
   2. A quality or factor that influences the nature or state of something.
   3. (astrology) The purported influence of the constellations on people.
2. Preparing or readying; the act of making oneself ready.
3. Arranging; the planning of a layout or a blueprint.
4. The action of directing, instructing, or commanding; using one's control.
5. The state of being able to direct, instruct, or command; control.
6. The state of being able to make decisions or choices.
7. A directive, instruction, or command; an act of those in power.
8. (rare) One's place in life or society.

Descendants

• English: disposition (obsolete dispotion)

References

• “dispōsiciǒun, n.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-11-16.