inclinnation Meaning, Definition & Usage

In`clin*na"tion noun

Etymology

L. inclinatio: cf. F. inclination.

Definitions

1. The act of inclining, or state of being inclined; a leaning; as, an inclination of the head.
2. A direction or tendency from the true vertical or horizontal direction; as, the inclination of a column, or of a road bed.
3. A tendency towards another body or point
4. (Geom.) The angle made by two lines or planes; as, the inclination of the plane of the earth's equator to the plane of the ecliptic is about 23° 28'; the inclination of two rays of light.
5. A leaning or tendency of the mind, feelings, preferences, or will; propensity; a disposition more favorable to one thing than to another; favor; desire; love.

   A mere inclination to a thing is not properly a willing of that thing. South.

   How dost thou find the inclination of the people? Shak.

6. A person or thing loved or admired. Sir W. Temple.
7. (Pharm.) Decantation, or tipping for pouring. Syn. -- Bent; tendency; proneness; bias; proclivity; propensity; prepossession; predilection; attachment; desire; affection; love. See Bent, and cf. Disposition.