inclination

🇺🇸 /ˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃn/ 🇬🇧 /ˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃn/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP10000CEFR-C2
noun
R

a natural desire to do something

She has an inclination to help others in need.

R

a growing trend or new way of doing things

There is an inclination to use more technology in schools.

R

a slope or angle

The ramp has a steep inclination for wheelchairs.

R

a slight downward movement of the head

He gave a small inclination of his head to show agreement.

translation

n. a natural desire to do something; a growing trend or new way of doing things; a slope or angle; a slight downward movement of the head

Word Forms

Plural inclinations