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- Dictionaryinclination/ˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃn/
noun
- 1. a person's natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way; a disposition: "John was a scientist by training and inclination" Similar Opposite
- 2. the fact or degree of sloping: "changes in inclination of the line on the graph"
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a feeling that you want to do a particular thing, or the fact that you prefer or are more likely to do a particular thing: [ + to infinitive ] My own inclination would be to look for another job. We should be basing our decisions on solid facts, not inclinations and hunches. Synonyms. desire (WANT) persuasion (BELIEFS) tendency. willingness.
The meaning of INCLINATION is a tendency to a particular aspect, state, character, or action. How to use inclination in a sentence.
a feeling that you want to do a particular thing, or the fact that you prefer or are more likely to do a particular thing: [ + to infinitive ] My own inclination would be to look for another job. We should be basing our decisions on solid facts, not inclinations and hunches. Synonyms. desire (WANT) persuasion (BELIEFS) tendency. willingness.
Inclination definition: a disposition or bent, especially of the mind or will; a liking or preference. See examples of INCLINATION used in a sentence.
1. (often foll by: for, to, towards, or an infinitive) a particular disposition, esp a liking or preference; tendency: I've no inclination for such dull work. 2. the degree of deviation from a particular plane, esp a horizontal or vertical plane. 3. a sloping or slanting surface; incline. 4. the act of inclining or the state of being inclined.
a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect. “the alkaline inclination of the local waters” synonyms: tendency. see more. noun. an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others.
noun. 1.(often foll byfor, to, towards, or an infinitive) a particular disposition, esp a liking or preference; tendency. I've no inclination for such dull work. 2. the degree of deviation from a particular plane, esp a horizontal or vertical plane. 3. a sloping or slanting surface; incline. 4.
/ˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃn/ [uncountable, countable] a feeling that makes you want to do something. inclination (to do something) He did not show the slightest inclination to leave. My natural inclination is to find a compromise. She had neither the time nor the inclination to help them.
Jun 2, 2024 · Noun. [ edit] inclination ( countable and uncountable, plural inclinations) A physical tilt or bend . The inclination of his head increased and he awoke with a start. A slant or slope . The road up to the house had a steep inclination. A tendency . His inclination to drink escalated to alcoholism.
inclination. noun. /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃn/. [uncountable, countable] a feeling that makes you want to do something inclination (to do something) He did not show the slightest inclination to leave. My natural inclination is to find a compromise.
