inclination

[ɪnklɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n]

inclination Definition

  • 1a person's natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way; a disposition
  • 2a slope or slanting surface; the angle at which something is inclined

Using inclination: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "inclination" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She has an inclination towards music and art.

  • Example

    He has a strong inclination to help others.

  • Example

    The inclination of the roof makes it difficult to walk on.

  • Example

    The road has a steep inclination.

inclination Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for inclination

Idioms Using inclination

  • have a (certain) inclination

    to have a tendency or preference for something

    Example

    I have a strong inclination towards spicy food.

  • slightly sloping or tilted

    Example

    The bookshelf was placed on a slight inclination to prevent the books from falling off.

  • a difficult or challenging situation that requires effort and perseverance to overcome

    Example

    Starting a new business can be an uphill inclination, but with hard work and dedication, it can be successful.

Phrases with inclination

  • a tendency or urge to do something

    Example

    I have no inclination to go out tonight.

  • the angle between a line on a plane and another line perpendicular to the plane

    Example

    The angle of inclination of the ramp is too steep for wheelchairs.

  • a natural tendency or preference for something

    Example

    Her inclination towards science led her to pursue a career in medicine.

Origins of inclination

from Latin 'inclinatio', meaning 'a leaning, bending, or bowing'

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Summary: inclination in Brief

The term 'inclination' [ɪnklɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n] refers to a person's natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way, or a slope or slanting surface. It can describe a person's preference or bias, as in 'She has an inclination towards music and art,' or a physical angle, like 'The road has a steep inclination.' Idioms like 'have a (certain) inclination' denote a tendency or preference, while 'uphill inclination' implies a difficult challenge.