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inclination

/,ɪnklə'neɪʃən/

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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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angle of inclination

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

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disposition tendency

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attitude mental attitude
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(astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees
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inclination of an orbit

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angle
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the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical
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"he walked with a heavy inclination to the right"

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lean leaning list tilt

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position spatial relation
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a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect
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"the alkaline inclination of the local waters"

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tendency

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

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

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inclining

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motion move movement motility
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that toward which you are inclined to feel a liking
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"her inclination is for classical music"
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disinclination

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liking

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