DISPOSITIVE

Etymology

Adjective

dispositive (comparative more dispositive, superlative most dispositive)

Intending to or resulting in disposition (disposing of or settling a matter).

Noun

dispositive (plural dispositives)

Alternative form of dispositif

Source: Wiktionary


Dis*pos"i*tive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. dispositif.]

1. Disposing; tending to regulate; decretive. [Obs.] His dispositive wisdom and power. Bates.

2. Belonging to disposition or natural, tendency. [Obs.] "Dispositive holiness." Jer. Taylor.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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