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noun (n)

• an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others(noun.cognition)

  Example:
  He had an inclination to give up too easily.
  

  Synonym:
  disposition, tendency
  

  source: wordnet30
• (astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees(noun.shape)

  Synonym:
  inclination of an orbit
  

  source: wordnet30
• (geometry) the angle formed by the x-axis and a given line (measured counterclockwise from the positive half of the x-axis)(noun.shape)

  Synonym:
  angle of inclination
  

  source: wordnet30
• (physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon(noun.shape)

  Synonym:
  angle of dip, dip, magnetic dip, magnetic inclination
  

  source: wordnet30
• that toward which you are inclined to feel a liking(noun.feeling)

  Example:
  Her inclination is for classical music.
  

  Antonym:
  disinclination
  

  source: wordnet30
• the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical(noun.attribute)

  Example:
  He walked with a heavy inclination to the right.
  

  Synonym:
  lean, leaning, list, tilt
  

  source: wordnet30
• a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect(noun.attribute)

  Example:
  The alkaline inclination of the local waters.
  

  Synonym:
  tendency
  

  source: wordnet30
• the act of inclining; bending forward(noun.act)

  Example:
  An inclination of his head indicated his agreement.
  

  Synonym:
  inclining
  

  source: wordnet30
• The act of inclining, or state of being inclined; a leaning; as, an inclination of the head.(noun)

  source: webster1913