Definition of Inclinations

1. Noun. (plural of inclination) ¹

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Definition of Inclinations

1. inclination [n] - See also: inclination

Lexicographical Neighbors of Inclinations

incle
inclemencies
inclemency
inclement
inclemently
inclementness
incles
inclinable
inclinableness
inclinatio
inclinatio pelvis
inclination
inclination of an orbit
inclination of pelvis
inclinational
inclinations (current term)
inclinatory
incline
incline bench press
inclined
inclined(p)
inclined fault
inclined grate
inclined plane
inclined planes
inclinedly
incliner
incliners
inclines
inclinest

Literary usage of Inclinations

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation by Jeremy Bentham (1907)
"By the bent of a man's inclinations may be under- 9. Bent of stood the propensity he has to expect pleasure or pain from certain objects, rather than from ..."

2. The Practical Works by David Clarkson (1865)
"Examine by your inclinations. Your souls are always in motion. ... Whither do the inclinations of your hearts most carry you ? Which way do they most move, ..."

3. The Golden Book of Marcus Aurelius by Marcus Aurelius, Meric Casaubon (1898)
"A happy lot and portion Care not is, good inclinations of the soule, good desires, for praise good actions. or blame Che ..."

4. Bishop Burnet's History of His Own Time: From the Restoration of King by Gilbert Burnet (1850)
"The seamen shewed the same inclinations. The Dutch had set out a fleet of twenty-four men of war, on pretence to secure their trade : so the king resolved ..."

5. Institutes of the Christian Religion by Jean Calvin (1844)
"... will be accomplished in opposition to their inclinations, so they will contribute to their confusion and destruction. XLIV. Next follows the second part ..."

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