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inclination

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ĩ.kli.nɐˈsɐ̃w̃/in·cli·na·ção

Definitions

2
1

The action of inclining or the state of being inclined; a slope or slant.

Usage examples

The inclination of the hill made cycling difficult.
Measure the inclination of the satellite dish.

Common combinations

slope of the landangle of inclinationsolar inclination
2

A person's natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way.

Usage examples

She has an inclination towards scientific subjects.
I feel no inclination to argue about it.

Common combinations

natural inclinationartistic inclination