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Inclination
01
one's natural desire and feeling to take a specific action or act in a particular manner
02
(geometry) the angle formed by the x-axis and a given line (measured counterclockwise from the positive half of the x-axis)
03
(astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees
04
the act of bending one's body or usually one's head forward
Example
The professor gave an inclination of his head to thank the guest speaker for the insightful presentation.
His inclination toward the table showed his curiosity about the discussion.
The teacher gave a gentle inclination of her head to signal the students to start working.
05
a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect
06
the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical
07
that toward which you are inclined to feel a liking
08
(physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon
word family
incline
Verb
inclination
Noun
disinclination
Noun
