Definition of inclination

Definitions

Noun

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

Noun

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

Noun

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

Noun

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

Noun

the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical; "the tower had a pronounced tilt"; "the ship developed a list to starboard"; "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; "the alkaline inclination of the local waters"; "fabric with a tendency to shrink"

Noun

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

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Synonyms

angle of dip angle of inclination dip disposition inclination of an orbit inclining lean leaning list magnetic dip magnetic inclination tendency tilt

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Antonyms

disinclination

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More General Terms

angle attitude disposition liking mental attitude motility motion move movement position spatial relation

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More Specific Terms

bent bob buoyancy Call denominationalism desire devices direction disapproval disfavor disfavour dislike drift electronegativity favor favoritism favour favouritism heterosis hybrid vigor impartiality leaning literalism movement negativity nod nonpartisanship partiality partisanship perseveration predisposition proclivity propensity set stainability stomach stoop sympathy tendency trend understanding undertow

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