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noun

Arrangement
placement, distribution, settlement; see disposal 1, 2, order 3, organization 1.
Temperament
character, nature, temper; see character 2, inclination 1, mood 1, temperament. See syn. study at temperament.

disposition refers to the normal or prevailing aspect of one's nature a genial disposition; temperament refers to the balance of traits that are manifested in one's behavior or thinking an artistic temperament; temper refers to one's basic emotional nature, esp. as regards relative quickness to anger a hot temper, an even temper; character is applied to the sum of moral qualities associated with an individual a weak character and, unqualified, suggests moral strength, self-discipline, etc. a man of character; personality is applied to the sum of physical, mental, and emotional qualities that distinguish one as a person an abrasive personality and, unqualified, suggests attractiveness or charm a girl with personality

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noun

A person's customary manner of emotional response:
complexion, humor, nature, temper, temperament. See be
The combination of emotional, intellectual, and moral qualities that distinguishes an individual:
character, complexion, makeup, nature, personality. See be
An inclination to something:
bent, bias, cast, leaning, partiality, penchant, predilection, predisposition, proclivity, proneness, propensity, squint, tendency, trend, turn. See approach, like
A way or condition of being arranged:
arrangement, categorization, classification, deployment, disposal, distribution, formation, grouping, layout, lineup, order, organization, placement, sequence. See order

See disposition in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Synonyms

disposition temperament character personality nature

These nouns refer to the combination of qualities that identify a person. Disposition is approximately equivalent to prevailing frame of mind or spirit: “A patronizing disposition always has its meaner side” (George Eliot).
Temperament applies broadly to the sum of physical, emotional, and intellectual components that affect or determine a person's actions and reactions: “She is . . . of a serene and proud and dignified temperament” (H.G. Wells).
Character especially emphasizes moral and ethical qualities: “Education has for its object the formation of character” (Herbert Spencer).
Personality is the sum of distinctive traits that give a person individuality: possessed a truly unique personality.
Nature denotes native or inherent qualities: “It is my habit,—I hope I may say, my nature,—to believe the best of people” (George W. Curtis).

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