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inclination Definition
(n)
an
attitude
of
mind
especially
one
that
favors
one
alternative
over
others
; "
he
had
an
inclination
to
give
up
too
easily
"; "
a
tendency
to
be
too
strict
"
(n) (
astronomy
)
the
angle
between
the
plane
of
the
orbit
and
the
plane
of
the
ecliptic
stated
in
degrees
(n) (
geometry
)
the
angle
formed
by
the
x
-
axis
and
a
given
line
(
measured
counterclockwise
from
the
positive
half
of
the
x
-
axis
)
(n) (
physics
)
the
angle
that
a
magnetic
needle
makes
with
the
plane
of
the
horizon
(n)
that
toward
which
you
are
inclined
to
feel
a
liking
; "
her
inclination
is
for
classical
music
"
(n)
the
property
possessed
by
a
line
or
surface
that
departs
from
the
vertical
; "
the
tower
had
a
pronounced
tilt
"; "
the
ship
developed
a
list
to
starboard
"; "
he
walked
with
a
heavy
inclination
to
the
right
"
(n)
a
characteristic
likelihood
of
or
natural
disposition
toward
a
certain
condition
or
character
or
effect
; "
the
alkaline
inclination
of
the
local
waters
"; "
fabric
with
a
tendency
to
shrink
"
(n)
the
act
of
inclining
;
bending
forward
; "
an
inclination
of
his
head
indicated
his
agreement
"
inclination Synonyms
angle of dip
angle of inclination
dip
disposition
inclination
inclination of an orbit
inclining
lean
leaning
list
magnetic dip
magnetic inclination
tendency
tilt
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