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inclination
(,/I/nkl/@/'n/eI//S//@/n )

noun (n)

  • an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others(noun.cognition)
    Example:
    He had an inclination to give up too easily.
    source: wordnet30
  • (astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees(noun.shape)
    source: wordnet30
  • (geometry) the angle formed by the x-axis and a given line (measured counterclockwise from the positive half of the x-axis)(noun.shape)
    source: wordnet30
  • (physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon(noun.shape)
    source: wordnet30
  • that toward which you are inclined to feel a liking(noun.feeling)
    Example:
    Her inclination is for classical music.
    source: wordnet30
  • the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical(noun.attribute)
    Example:
    He walked with a heavy inclination to the right.
    Synonym:
    lean, leaning, list, tilt
    source: wordnet30
  • a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect(noun.attribute)
    Example:
    The alkaline inclination of the local waters.
    Synonym:
    tendency
    source: wordnet30
  • the act of inclining; bending forward(noun.act)
    Example:
    An inclination of his head indicated his agreement.
    Synonym:
    inclining
    source: wordnet30
  • The act of inclining, or state of being inclined; a leaning; as, an inclination of the head.(noun)
    source: webster1913

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