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disposition vs drift

drift vs disposition

disposition and drift both are nouns.

disposition is not a verb while drift is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
disposition Yes No No No
drift Yes No Yes No
As nouns, drift is a hyponym of disposition; that is, drift is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than disposition:
  • disposition: an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
  • drift: a general tendency to change (as of opinion)
Other hyponyms of disposition include direction, movement, trend, Call, denominationalism, devices, sympathy, understanding, favoritism, favouritism, leaning, proclivity, propensity, bent, set, literalism, perseveration, predisposition, favor, favour, disapproval, disfavor, disfavour, dislike, partiality, partisanship, impartiality, nonpartisanship, dogmatism.
disposition (noun) drift (noun)
the act or means of getting rid of something a horizontal (or nearly horizontal) passageway in a mine
your usual mood the pervading meaning or tenor
a natural or acquired habit or characteristic tendency in a person or thing a general tendency to change (as of opinion)
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others a large mass of material that is heaped up by the wind or by water currents
a force that moves something along
the gradual departure from an intended course due to external influences (as a ship or plane)
a process of linguistic change over a period of time
disposition (verb) drift (verb)
be piled up in banks or heaps by the force of wind or a current
be subject to fluctuation
drive slowly and far afield for grazing
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
be in motion due to some air or water current
wander from a direct course or at random
move in an unhurried fashion
cause to be carried by a current
live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely
vary or move from a fixed point or course
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