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Definition of inclination

inclination

/ˌɪn.klɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
in · cli · na · tion
Plural:inclinations
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Adjective:inclinational
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inclination Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

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

Example

"My natural inclination was to decline the invitation and spend a quiet evening reading at home."

2

A slope, slant, or angle of deviation from a horizontal or vertical plane.

Example

"The steep inclination of the mountain trail made the final ascent challenging for the hikers."

3

A slight bending or nodding of the head or body, typically as a gesture of greeting or agreement.

Example

"The judge acknowledged the attorney's request with a brief inclination of her head."

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• Rhymes for inclination

• Nearby Words

inciter
incivility
inclement
inclination
incline
inclined
inclinometer

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Old French inclinacion, from Latin inclinatio ('a leaning or bending'), derived from the verb inclinare ('to cause to lean').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inclination. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inclination
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