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

[ Syn: disposition , tendency ]

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

[ Syn: inclination of an orbit ]

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

[ Syn: angle of inclination ]

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

[ Syn: dip , angle of dip , magnetic dip , magnetic inclination ]

that toward which you are inclined to feel a liking; her inclination is for classical music'

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

[ Syn: tilt , list , lean , leaning ]

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

[ Syn: tendency ]

the act of inclining; bending forward; an inclination of his head indicated his agreement

[ Syn: inclining ]