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Inclination

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Definitions for Inclination

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

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