deliberately-disposed
|de-lib-er-ate-ly-dis-posed|
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/dɪˈlɪbərətli dɪˈspoʊzd/
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/dɪˈlɪbərətli dɪˈspəʊzd/
intentional inclination
Etymology
'deliberately-disposed' originates from the combination of 'deliberately,' meaning 'on purpose,' and 'disposed,' meaning 'inclined or willing.'
The term 'deliberately-disposed' evolved from the separate usage of 'deliberately' and 'disposed' in English, eventually forming a compound adjective.
Initially, 'deliberately' meant 'on purpose,' and 'disposed' meant 'inclined.' The compound form retains these meanings, emphasizing intentional inclination.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a purposeful or intentional inclination or tendency.
He was deliberately-disposed to help those in need.
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Last updated: 2025/06/24 06:00