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   inclination

   /ˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. a person's natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way; a disposition: "John was a scientist by training and inclination" Similar tendencypropensityproclivityleaningpredispositiondispositionpredilectionweaknesspronenessdesirewishreadinessimpulsebentarchaic:listhumourrare:velleityOpposite aversiondisinclination
   • ▪ an interest in or liking for (something): "my inborn inclination for things with moving parts" Similar likingpenchantpartialitypreferenceappetitefancyfondnessaffectionloveinterestaffinitystomachtasteinformal:yenrare:appetencyOpposite dislike
   • 2. the fact or degree of sloping: "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"

   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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   Inclination is a noun that means a feeling, a preference, or a movement. Learn how to use it in different contexts and see synonyms, collocations, and translations.

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word inclination, such as a tendency, a deviation, a slope, or a liking. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries.

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

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   Inclination is a feeling, preference or tendency to do something, or a small downward movement. Learn more about its meaning, usage and related words with Cambridge Dictionary.

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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.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › inclinationInclination - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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

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   Inclination is a noun that means a deviation, a slant, a tendency, or a preference. It can also refer to the angle between two lines or planes, or the angle of a magnetic needle. See different definitions, synonyms, and usage examples from various sources.

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

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   Learn the meaning of 'inclination' as a noun in different contexts, such as feeling, deviation, angle, or slope. See synonyms, pronunciation, examples, and related words for 'inclination'.