dispositive

dis·pos·i·tive

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dih-spoz-i-tiv]
- /dɪˈspɒz ɪ tɪv/
- /ˌdɪ.ˈspɑː.zə.tɪv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-spoz-i-tiv]
- /dɪˈspɒz ɪ tɪv/

Definitions of dispositive word

adjective dispositive involving or affecting disposition or settlement: a dispositive clue in a case of embezzlement. 1
noun dispositive Relating to or bringing about the settlement of an issue or the disposition of property. 1
adjective dispositive with a disposing quality 0
noun dispositive a thing that disposes, such as a legal document 0
adjective dispositive that disposes of, or settles, a dispute, question, etc.; conclusive; decisive 0
adjective dispositive Intending to or resulting in disposition (disposing of or settling a matter). 0

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Origin of dispositive

First appearance:

before 1475

One of the 25% oldest English words

1475-85; dispose + -itive, on the model of positive

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Parts of speech for Dispositive

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Dispositive

dispositive popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Antonyms for dispositive

adjective dispositive

positive — admitting of no question: positive proof.

Just one Antonym for dispositive