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Definition of Inclination

1. Noun. An attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others. "A tendency to be too strict"

2. Noun. (astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees.

3. Noun. (geometry) the angle formed by the x-axis and a given line (measured counterclockwise from the positive half of the x-axis).

4. Noun. (physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon.

5. Noun. That toward which you are inclined to feel a liking. "Her inclination is for classical music"

6. Noun. The property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical. "He walked with a heavy inclination to the right"

7. Noun. A characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect. "Fabric with a tendency to shrink"

8. Noun. The act of inclining; bending forward. "An inclination of his head indicated his agreement"

Definition of Inclination

1. n. The act of inclining, or state of being inclined; a leaning; as, an inclination of the head.

Definition of Inclination

1. Noun. A physical tilt or bend ¹

2. Noun. A slant or slope ¹

3. Noun. A mental tendency ¹

4. Noun. (geometry) The angle of intersection of a reference plane ¹

5. Noun. (obsolete) A person or thing loved or admired. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Inclination

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Medical Definition of Inclination

1. The angle of the long axis of a tooth from a particular line of reference, the tilt or tip of a tooth. (08 Jan 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Inclination

inclasping inclasps inclavated inclave incle inclemencies inclemency inclement inclemently inclementness

incles inclinable inclinableness inclinatio inclinatio pelvis inclination (current term) inclination of an orbit inclination of pelvis inclinational inclinations

inclinatory incline incline bench press inclined inclined(p) inclined fault inclined grate inclined plane inclined planes inclinedly

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