inclination Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
tendency; disposition.
- he had an inclination to give up too easily
- a tendency to be too strict
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noun (astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees
inclination of an orbit.
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noun (geometry) the angle formed by the x-axis and a given line (measured counterclockwise from the positive half of the x-axis)
angle of inclination.
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noun (physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon
magnetic dip; angle of dip; dip; magnetic inclination.
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noun that toward which you are inclined to feel a liking
- her inclination is for classical music
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noun the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical
tilt; lean; list; leaning.
- the tower had a pronounced tilt
- the ship developed a list to starboard
- he walked with a heavy inclination to the right
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noun a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect
tendency.
- the alkaline inclination of the local waters
- fabric with a tendency to shrink
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noun the act of inclining; bending forward
inclining.
- an inclination of his head indicated his agreement
