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in·cli·na·tion
 inclination
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- pronunciation:
- In
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a natural tendency towards.
Her inclination to tell lies left her with few friends.- synonyms:
- disposition
- similar words:
- bias, favor, preference, proneness, streak, tendency, trend
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| definition 2: |
a liking or preference.
My inclination is to buy a new dress rather than repair this old one.- synonyms:
- fancy, liking, preference, taste
- similar words:
- passion, thing, weakness
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| definition 3: |
a slope; slant.
The steep inclination of the hill prevented them from climbing it.- synonyms:
- pitch, slant, slope, tilt
- similar words:
- grade, hill, rise
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| related words: |
ability, appetite, bias, fancy, instinct, knack, like, list, mind, urge, will, wish |
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| derivation: |
inclinational (adj.) |
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