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   in·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" Similar tendencypropensityproclivityleaningpredispositiondispositionpredilectionweaknesspronenessdesirewishreadinessimpulsebentarchaic:listhumorrare:velleityOpposite aversiondisinclination
   • ▪ an interest in or liking for (something): "Burger King and Wendy's didn't show any inclination to jump into a price war with McDonald's" Similar likingpenchantpartialitypreferenceappetitefancyfondnessaffectionloveinterestaffinitystomachtasteinformal:yenrare:appetencyOpposite dislike
   • 2. a slope or slant: "changes in inclination of the line on the graph"
   • ▪ the action of inclining the body or head: "the questioner's inclination of his head" Similar bowingbowbendingnodnoddingloweringdip
   • ▪ the dip of a magnetic needle.
   • 3. the angle at which a straight line or plane is inclined to another. Similar gradientinclineslopepitchrampbankascentriseacclivitydescentdeclivityslantlifttiltcantcamberbevelangle
   • ▪ the angle between the orbital plane of a planet, comet, etc. and the ecliptic, or between the orbital plane of a satellite and the equatorial plane of its primary: "cometary orbits vary widely in inclination"
   • ▪ the angle between the axis of an astronomical object and a fixed reference angle.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin inclinatio(n-), from inclinare ‘bend towards’ (see incline).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINCLINATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   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.

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   The meaning of INCLINATION is a tendency to a particular aspect, state, character, or action. How to use inclination in a sentence.

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   Inclination definition: a disposition or bent, especially of the mind or will; a liking or preference. See examples of INCLINATION used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINCLINATION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   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.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › inclinationInclination - definition of inclination by The Free Dictionary

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   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.

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   a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect. “the alkaline inclination of the local waters” synonyms: tendency. see more. noun. an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishinclination noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   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.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINCLINATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   inclination in British English. (ˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃən ) noun. 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.

10. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › inclinationinclination | meaning of inclination in Longman Dictionary of ...

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    inclination meaning, definition, what is inclination: a feeling that makes you want to do some...: Learn more.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINCLINATION definition | Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    INCLINATION meaning: a feeling that you want to do something: . Learn more.