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| 1. | [ noun ] an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others | |
| Synonyms: | tendency disposition | |
| Examples: | "he had an inclination to give up too easily" "a tendency to be too strict" |
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| Related terms: | attitude direction sympathy disfavor Call bent favor drift perseveration proclivity devices predisposition literalism denominationalism impartiality partiality favoritism tend dispose | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (geometry) the angle formed by the x-axis and a given line (measured counterclockwise from the positive half of the x-axis) | |
| Synonyms: | angle_of_inclination | |
| Related terms: | angle geometry | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees | |
| Synonyms: | inclination_of_an_orbit | |
| Related terms: | angle astronomy | |
| 4. | [ noun ] (physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon | |
| Synonyms: | angle_of_dip magnetic_dip magnetic_inclination dip | |
| Related terms: | angle physics | |
| 5. | [ noun ] that toward which you are inclined to feel a liking | |
| Examples: | "her inclination is for classical music" |
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| Related terms: | disinclination liking leaning stomach undertow tend | |
| 6. | [ noun ] a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect | |
| Synonyms: | tendency | |
| Examples: | : "the alkaline inclination of the local waters" "fabric with a tendency to shrink" |
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| Related terms: | disposition desire electronegativity stainability tend | |
| 7. | [ noun ] the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical | |
| Synonyms: | list leaning lean tilt | |
| Examples: | "the tower had a pronounced tilt" "the ship developed a list to starboard" "he walked with a heavy inclination to the right" |
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| Related terms: | position lean lean list | |
| 8. | [ noun ] the act of inclining; bending forward | |
| Synonyms: | inclining | |
| Examples: | "an inclination of his head indicated his agreement" |
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| Related terms: | motion stoop nod bob incline | |
| Similar spelling: |
inoculation inoculator inclined inoculate inoculant inclining insulation insolation inculpation inculcation inoculating inclusion inclinometer including |
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