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Definition of inclinometer

inclinometer

/ˌɪnklɪˈnɑːmɪtər/
in · cli · nom · e · ter
Plural:inclinometers
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Adjective:inclinometric
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inclinometer Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An instrument used for measuring angles of slope, tilt, elevation, or depression of an object with respect to gravity.

Example

"The geologist used an inclinometer to carefully measure the dip angle of the exposed rock strata."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century, combining the English word 'incline' (derived from the Latin 'inclinare', meaning to lean or bend) with the suffix '-meter' (measuring device).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inclinometer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inclinometer
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