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- DictionaryIn·cli·na·tion/ˌinkləˈnāSHən/
noun
- 1. a person's natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way; a disposition or propensity: "John was a scientist by training and inclination"
- 2. a slope or slant: "changes in inclination of the line on the graph"
The meaning of INCLINATION is a tendency to a particular aspect, state, character, or action. How to use inclination in a sentence.
a feeling that you want to do a particular thing, or the fact that you prefer or are more likely to do a particular thing: [ + to infinitive ] My own inclination would be to look for another job. We should be basing our decisions on solid facts, not inclinations and hunches. Synonyms. desire (WANT) persuasion (BELIEFS) tendency. willingness.
INCLINATION definition: 1. a feeling that you want to do a particular thing, or the fact that you prefer or are more likely…. Learn more.
the act of inclining; bending forward. “an inclination of his head indicated his agreement” synonyms: inclining. see more. noun. the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical. “he walked with a heavy inclination to the right” synonyms: lean, leaning, list, tilt. see more. noun.
Inclination definition: a disposition or bent, especially of the mind or will; a liking or preference. See examples of INCLINATION used in a sentence.
1. (often foll by: for, to, towards, or an infinitive) a particular disposition, esp a liking or preference; tendency: I've no inclination for such dull work. 2. the degree of deviation from a particular plane, esp a horizontal or vertical plane. 3. a sloping or slanting surface; incline. 4. the act of inclining or the state of being inclined.
noun. /ˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃn/ [uncountable, countable] a feeling that makes you want to do something. inclination (to do something) He did not show the slightest inclination to leave. My natural inclination is to find a compromise. She had neither the time nor the inclination to help them.
5 days ago · 1. (often foll by for, to, towards, or an infinitive) a particular disposition, esp a liking or preference; tendency. I've no inclination for such dull work. 2. the degree of deviation from a particular plane, esp a horizontal or vertical plane. 3. a sloping or slanting surface; incline.
Inclination Definition. The act of bending, leaning, or sloping; esp., a bowing or nodding. The extent or degree of incline from a horizontal or vertical position, course, etc. An inclined surface or plane; slope; incline; slant.
a feeling that you want to do something: [ + to do sth ] She showed little inclination to leave. (Definition of inclination from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
