Inclination
volume
British pronunciation/ɪnklɪnˈe‍ɪʃən/
American pronunciation/ˌɪnkɫəˈneɪʃən/

Definition & Meaning of "inclination"

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 inclining; bending forward

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

inclination

n

incline

v

disinclination

n

disinclination

n
example
Example
Alex's inclination toward intellectual pursuits is a characteristic of schizoid.
The Vizsla's natural inclination to point was evident as it locked onto the scent of a deer.
download-mobile-app
Download Our Mobile App
Langeek Mobile Application
Download the application
LanGeek
Download LanGeek app
langeek application

Download Mobile App

stars

app store