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inclination

/ˌɪn.klɪˈneɪ.ʃən/noun4 syllables

Inclination means: (physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon.

Synonyms for inclination17

noun, as in (physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon

dip, angle of dip, magnetic dip, magnetic inclination

noun, as in the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical

tilt, list, lean, leaning

noun, as in an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

disposition, tendency

noun, as in (astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees

inclination of an orbit

noun, as in (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

noun, as in a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect

tendency

noun, as in the act of inclining; bending forward

inclining

also used for inclination

incline, steepness, proclivity, propensity

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Opposites of inclination

disinclination

What does inclination mean?8

noun

1

(physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon

2

the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical“the tower had a pronounced tilt”

3

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others“he had an inclination to give up too easily”

4

(astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees

5

(geometry) the angle formed by the x-axis and a given line (measured counterclockwise from the positive half of the x-axis)

6

a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect“the alkaline inclination of the local waters”

7

the act of inclining; bending forward“an inclination of his head indicated his agreement”

8

that toward which you are inclined to feel a liking“her inclination is for classical music”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with inclination?60

two syllables

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All 60 rhymes for inclination, grouped by syllable

Inclination in a sentence

  • Curiosity is an inclination, a desire to acquire new knowledge.AlanF_US
  • He showed his agreement by a sight inclination of his head.unknown
  • They say that the first inclination which an animal has is to protect itself.Scott
  • I don't have the time or the inclination to do that.CK
  • I don't have the time or the inclination.CK
  • Capricorns have a natural inclination towards mental madness.LoverofEnglish
  • I've always had a strong inclination to sticking carefully with the rules.LoverofEnglish
  • The king had an inclination to melancholy and boredom.rul

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Forms of inclination

as a noun

plural
inclinations