Dispositional
Example: Her dispositional traits influenced how she responded to ethical dilemmas.
Definition
"Dispositional" refers to qualities or traits inherent in a person's character or nature that influence their behavior or responses in various situations, such as ethical dilemmas. It describes tendencies or inclinations that are stable over time and shape how someone typically acts or thinks.
Etymology
The word "dispositional" derives from the Latin 'dispositio,' meaning arrangement or disposition, combined with the English suffix '-al,' which forms adjectives. It originally related to the arrangement of parts but evolved to describe inherent qualities or tendencies in a person. Did you know? The root 'dispose' also means to arrange or put in order, which fits well with how 'dispositional' refers to the orderly traits in one's character.
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"Dispositional" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (C2) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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