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Synonyms & Similar Words
tendency
leaning
propensity
predisposition
bent
proclivity
inclination
affinity
fondness
liking
preference
penchant
taste
appetite
disposition
mindset
attitude
orientation
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viewpoint
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angle
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Meaning of Inclination
A person's natural tendency or disposition towards something.
Definitions
- A person's natural tendency or disposition towards something
- * A person's attitude or opinion, especially one that is not based on reason or evidence
- * The angle between a surface and a line or plane, especially the angle between the Earth's surface and the direction of the force of gravity
Etymology of Inclination
The word "inclination" comes from the Old French word "inclination", which is derived from the Latin word "inclinatio", meaning "a bending or leaning"
The Latin word "inclinatio" is derived from the verb "inclinare", which means "to bend or lean"
The word "inclinare" is a combination of "in" (meaning "towards" or "against") and "clinare" (meaning "to bend")
Example Uses
- She has a strong inclination to help others
- * His inclination is to avoid conflict whenever possible
- * The inclination of the Earth's axis is responsible for the changing seasons
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
disinclination
reluctance
unwillingness
aversion
distaste
dislike
disinterest
indifference
neutrality
objectivity
impartiality
fairness
evenhandedness
dispassion
detachment
apathy
lethargy
inactivity
stagnation
opposition
resistance
rejection
refusal