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inclination noun
Meaning : An attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others.
Example :
He had an inclination to give up too easily.
A tendency to be too strict.
Synonyms : disposition, tendency
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Meaning : (astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees.
Synonyms : inclination of an orbit
Meaning : (geometry) the angle formed by the x-axis and a given line (measured counterclockwise from the positive half of the x-axis).
Synonyms : angle of inclination
Meaning : (physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon.
Synonyms : angle of dip, dip, magnetic dip, magnetic inclination
Meaning : That toward which you are inclined to feel a liking.
Example :
Her inclination is for classical music.
That toward which you are inclined to feel dislike.
His disinclination for modesty is well known.disinclination
Meaning : A characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect.
Example :
The alkaline inclination of the local waters.
Fabric with a tendency to shrink.
Synonyms : tendency
Meaning : The act of inclining. Bending forward.
Example :
An inclination of his head indicated his agreement.
Synonyms : inclining
