disposed
|dis/posed|
B2
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/dɪˈspoʊzd/
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/dɪˈspəʊzd/
(dispose)
arrange or get rid of
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
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41