inclination

Words with a similar base: angle_of_inclination, inclination, inclination_of_an_orbit, magnetic_inclination

'inclination'

[inclination.n.01] as in: an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

Examples:
he had an inclination to give up too easily
a tendency to be too strict

'inclination'

[inclination.n.02] as in: (astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees

'inclination'

[inclination.n.03] as in: (geometry) the angle formed by the x-axis and a given line (measured counterclockwise from the positive half of the x-axis)

'inclination'

[dip.n.02] as in: (physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon

'inclination'

[inclination.n.05] as in: that toward which you are inclined to feel a liking

Examples:
her inclination is for classical music

'inclination'

[tilt.n.04] as in: the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical

Examples:
the tower had a pronounced tilt
the ship developed a list to starboard
he walked with a heavy inclination to the right

'inclination'

[tendency.n.03] as in: a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect

Examples:
the alkaline inclination of the local waters
fabric with a tendency to shrink

'inclination'

[inclination.n.08] as in: the act of inclining; bending forward

Examples:
an inclination of his head indicated his agreement

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