inclination
/ɪn.klɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ · in.kli·na·tion
noun
- A physical tilt or bend. The inclination of his head increased and he awoke with a start.
- A slant or slope. The road up to the house had a steep inclination.
- A mental tendency. His inclination to drink escalated to alcoholism.
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Did you know? The word 'inclination' has been used in various contexts, including astronomy, where it refers to the angle at which a celestial body deviates from a straight line.