Synonyms for inclination
ˌɪn kləˈneɪ ʃənin·cli·na·tion

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1. inclinationnoun

   Synonyms:
   incline, inclining, steepness

2. inclinationnoun

   A physical tilt or bend

   Synonyms:
   steepness, incline, inclining

3. inclinationnoun

   A slant or slope

   Synonyms:
   steepness, inclining, incline

4. inclinationnoun

   A mental tendency

   Synonyms:
   inclining, incline, steepness

5. inclinationnoun

   The angle of intersection of a reference plane

   Synonyms:
   incline, steepness, inclining

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1. inclination

   The aim is the direction in which one shoots, or sometimes that which is aimed at. The mark is that at which one shoots; the goal, that toward which one runs. All alike indicate the direction of endeavor. The end is the point at which one expects or hopes to close his labors; the object, that which he would grasp as the reward of his labors. Aspiration, design, endeavor, purpose, referring to the mental acts by which the aim is attained, are often used as interchangeable with aim. Aspiration applies to what are viewed as noble aims; endeavor, design, intention, purpose, indifferently to the best or worst. Aspiration has less of decision than the other terms; one may aspire to an object, and yet lack the fixedness of purpose by which alone it can be attained. Purpose is stronger than intention. Design especially denotes the adaptation of means to an end; endeavor refers to the exertions by which it is to be attained. One whose aims are worthy, whose aspirations are high, whose designs are wise, and whose purposes are steadfast, may hope to reach the goal of his ambition, and will surely win some object worthy of a life's endeavor. Compare AMBITION; DESIGN.

   Synonyms:
   aim, aspiration, design, determination, end, end, endeavor, endeavor, goal, intent, intention, mark, object, purpose, tendency

   Antonyms:
   aimlessness, avoidance, carelessness, heedlessness, neglect, negligence, oversight, purposelessness, thoughtlessness

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1. inclination

   Synonyms:
   leaning, elope, tendency, disposition, proneness, aptness, predilection, bias, bent, attachment, affection, liking, wish

   Antonyms:
   inaptitude, inaptness, dislike, disinclination

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1. inclination, disposition, tendencynoun

   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"

   Synonyms:
   lean, temperament, magnetic dip, angle of dip, list, inclining, magnetic inclination, tilt, trend, angle of inclination, disposal, dip, inclination of an orbit, leaning, disposition, tendency, propensity

   Antonyms:
   disinclination

2. inclination, inclination of an orbitnoun

   (astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees

   Synonyms:
   lean, magnetic inclination, list, magnetic dip, angle of dip, dip, inclination of an orbit, disposition, tendency, leaning, inclining, angle of inclination, tilt

   Antonyms:
   disinclination

3. inclination, angle of inclinationnoun

   (geometry) the angle formed by the x-axis and a given line (measured counterclockwise from the positive half of the x-axis)

   Synonyms:
   lean, magnetic inclination, list, magnetic dip, angle of dip, dip, inclination of an orbit, disposition, tendency, leaning, inclining, angle of inclination, tilt

   Antonyms:
   disinclination

4. dip, angle of dip, magnetic dip, magnetic inclination, inclinationnoun

   (physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon

   Synonyms:
   lean, magnetic dip, angle of dip, tendency, drop, magnetic inclination, free fall, tilt, angle of inclination, inclining, dip, inclination of an orbit, plunge, list, disposition, cutpurse, fall, leaning, pickpocket

   Antonyms:
   disinclination

5. inclinationnoun

   that toward which you are inclined to feel a liking

   "her inclination is for classical music"

   Synonyms:
   lean, magnetic inclination, list, magnetic dip, angle of dip, dip, inclination of an orbit, disposition, tendency, leaning, inclining, angle of inclination, tilt

   Antonyms:
   disinclination

6. tilt, list, inclination, lean, leaningnoun

   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"

   Synonyms:
   rock, disceptation, lean, list, magnetic dip, careen, magnetic inclination, angle of dip, sway, leaning, contention, tilt, argument, joust, controversy, inclination of an orbit, disputation, propensity, contestation, arguing, disposition, tendency, inclining, angle of inclination, proclivity, dip, listing

   Antonyms:
   disinclination

7. tendency, inclinationnoun

   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"

   Synonyms:
   trend, tendency, magnetic inclination, list, magnetic dip, lean, angle of dip, propensity, inclination of an orbit, disposition, leaning, inclining, angle of inclination, tilt, dip

   Antonyms:
   disinclination

8. inclination, incliningnoun

   the act of inclining; bending forward

   "an inclination of his head indicated his agreement"

   Synonyms:
   lean, magnetic inclination, list, magnetic dip, angle of dip, dip, inclination of an orbit, disposition, tendency, leaning, inclining, angle of inclination, tilt

   Antonyms:
   disinclination

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1. • Attitude
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   • Motion

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1. inclinationnoun

   Synonyms:
   inclining, leaning, slope, slant, bend

2. inclinationnoun

   Synonyms:
   trending, verging, oblique direction

3. inclinationnoun

   Synonyms:
   disposition, predilection, predisposition, bent, bias, proneness, proclivity, tendency, leaning, aptitude, propensity, PENCHANT

4. inclinationnoun

   Synonyms:
   desire, wish, partiality, fondness, liking

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1. inclinationnoun

   Synonyms:
   leaning, slant, tendency, propensity, proneness, penchant, predilection

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1. List of paraphrases for "inclination":

   tilt, tilting, steepness, camber, propensity, tendency, heel, heeling, penchant, kneeling, angle, incline, proclivity, trend, slope, angled, orientation, taste

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How to use inclination in a sentence?

1. Eustace Budgell:

   Friendship is a strong and habitual inclination in two persons to promote the good and happiness of one another.

2. The IEA:

   With Riyadh showing little inclination to abandon its policy to defend volume rather than price and Iraq striving to at least sustain its record rates, overall OPEC supply looks set to hover around 31.5 million bpd during the coming months.

3. Dalia Mogahed:

   The fact that there is a segment of American Muslims who identify as something other than straight means that, even though they may not be acting on that inclination or orientation, they have negotiated a space where they can still be Muslim, there is enough space within the theology to be able to do that.

4. The Weinstein Company:

   I was so self-involved and trying to be a provider that I was n’t aware of Charlie Sheen inclination to being actors, i was doing a show one time, and Emilio Estevez showed up. I thought Emilio Estevez was there to visit me, but Emilio Estevez ’d gotten a part in the same show. The only influence I had on Emilio Estevez was to keep Emilio Estevez name. When Emilio Estevez started out, Emilio Estevez agent was advising Emilio Estevez to change Emilio Estevez name to Charlie Sheen, and Emilio Estevez would n’t do it. And I thank God Emilio Estevez did n’t.

5. Peter Navarro:

   For many, many years, particularly because of budget cutbacks, there was no inclination to manage our forests. That's actually a real issue.