inclination (ˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃən
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Definitions
noun
- for, to, towards, or an infinitive a particular disposition, esp a liking or preference; tendency ⇒
I've no inclination for such dull work
- the degree of deviation from a particular plane, esp a horizontal or vertical plane
- a sloping or slanting surface; incline
- the act of inclining or the state of being inclined
- the act of bowing or nodding the head
- mathematics
- the angle between a line on a graph and the positive limb of the the angle between a line on a graph and the positive limb of the x-axis
- the smaller dihedral angle between one plane and another
- astronomy the angle between the plane of the orbit of a planet or comet and another plane, usually that of the ecliptic
- physics another name for dip (sense 28)
Alternative Forms
ˌincliˈnational adjectiveSynonyms
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tendency,
liking,
taste,
turn,
fancy,
leaning,
bent,
stomach,
prejudice,
bias,
affection,
thirst,
disposition,
penchant,
fondness,
propensity,
aptitude,
predisposition,
predilection,
proclivity,
partiality,
turn of mind,
proneness,
Usage examples
She was a dreamer by instinct, by nature, by inclination ; a de facto dreamer.
, BEHINDLINGS (2002)Earth and Mars pass around the Sun on a similar plane of inclination but travel at different speeds.
New Scientist (2003)A hand signal or an inclination of the head seems to be enough to convey the meaning.
Globe and Mail (2003)They had no wish to leave the scene of a memorable Irish triumph, no inclination to return to normal life.
Times, Sunday Times (2001)In reality, most manufacturers had neither the capacity nor the inclination to ship individual items.
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