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- DictionaryInclined/inˈklīnd/
adjective
- 1. leaning or turning away from the vertical or horizontal; sloping: "an inclined ramp"
Definitions of inclined. adjective. at an angle to the horizontal or vertical position. “an inclined plane” synonyms: gradual. (of a topographical gradient) not steep or abrupt. atilt, canted, leaning, tilted, tipped. departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal.
[ T ] to ( cause to) slope at a particular angle: The ground inclined steeply towards the ridge in the distance. incline your head. to bend your head slightly forward and down: He inclined his head and said nothing. See more. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
inclined to agree, believe, think, etc. used when you are expressing an opinion but do not want to express it very strongly. I'm inclined to agree with you. I'm half inclined to believe him. (used with particular adverbs) having a natural ability for something; preferring to do something. sloping; at an angle.
adjective [ never before noun ] uk / ɪnˈklaɪnd / us. be inclined to think/believe/agree, etc. Add to word list. to have an opinion, but not a strong opinion: I'm inclined to agree with you. inclined to do sth. often behaving in a particular way: Tom is inclined to be forgetful. wanting to do something: No one seemed inclined to help.
5 days ago · 1. deviating in direction from the horizontal or vertical; sloping. 2. (usually fol. by to) disposed; of a mind. He was inclined to stay. 3. having a physical tendency; leaning. 4. tending in a direction that makes an angle with anything else.
(used with particular adverbs) having a natural ability for something; preferring to do something musically/academically inclined children. sloping; at an angle. See inclined in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: inclined. Definition of inclined adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary.
INCLINED meaning: 1 : wanting to do something or likely to do something usually followed by to + verb; 2 : used with verbs like agree, think, believe, suppose, etc., to express a thought or opinion that is not strong or certain.
