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inclination

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

Definitions

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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