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noun(geometry) the angle formed by the x-axis and a given line (measured counterclockwise from the positive half of the x-axis)
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"he had an inclination to give up too easily"nounan attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
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noun(astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees
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"he walked with a heavy inclination to the right"nounthe property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the verticaltype of:
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"the alkaline inclination of the local waters"nouna characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect
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noun(physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon
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"an inclination of his head indicated his agreement"nounthe act of inclining; bending forward
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"her inclination is for classical music"nounthat toward which you are inclined to feel a likingOpposite:type of:
Definition that contains inclination
- heart an inclination or tendency of a certain kind
- set a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
- wish an expression of some desire or inclination
- spirit an inclination or tendency of a certain kind
- favor an inclination to approve
- escape an inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy
- bob a short abrupt inclination (as of the head)
- stomach an inclination or liking for things involving conflict or difficulty or unpleasantness
- desire an inclination to want things
- capable (followed by `of') having the temperament or inclination for