Inclination Meaning

There are 8 meaning(s) for word Inclination

Meaning 1 : (geometry) the angle formed by the x-axis and a given line (measured counterclockwise from the positive half of the x-axis)

    Synonyms : angle of inclination
Meaning 2 : an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

    Example : he had an inclination to give up too easily

    Synonyms : disposition,  tendency
Meaning 3 : (astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees

    Synonyms : inclination of an orbit
Meaning 4 : the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical

    Example : he walked with a heavy inclination to the right

    Synonyms : lean,  leaning,  list,  tilt
Meaning 5 : a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect

    Example : the alkaline inclination of the local waters

    Synonyms : tendency
Meaning 6 : (physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon

    Synonyms : angle of dip,  dip,  magnetic dip,  magnetic inclination
Meaning 7 : the act of inclining; bending forward

    Example : an inclination of his head indicated his agreement

    Synonyms : inclining
Meaning 8 : that toward which you are inclined to feel a liking

    Example : her inclination is for classical music

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