Noun Definition
inclination
1.Definition: (astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees
Category: General2.Definition: (geometry) the angle formed by the x-axis and a given line (measured counterclockwise from the positive half of the x-axis)
Category: General3.Definition: (physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon
Related Noun(s):dip
Category: General4.Definition: 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"
Related Noun(s):tendency
Category: General5.Definition: 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"
Related Noun(s):disposition, tendency
Category: General6.Definition: that toward which you are inclined to feel a liking
"Her inclination is for classical music"
Category: Feelings7.Definition: the act of inclining; bending forward
"An inclination of his head indicated his agreement"
Category: General8.Definition: 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"
Category: General