inclinations
/ˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃənz/ · in·cli·na·tions
noun
- Physical tilts or bends of objects or bodies. The inclinations of the skyscraper's windows gave the building a dynamic appearance.
- Slants or slopes of surfaces, roads, or terrain. The hikers struggled with the steep inclinations of the mountain trail.
- Mental tendencies or predispositions toward certain behaviors, interests, or preferences. Her artistic inclinations were evident from the sketches she doodled in class.
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Did you know? In astronomy, the term 'inclination' describes the tilt of a planet's orbital plane relative to the ecliptic, and scientists often discuss the 'inclinations' of multiple celestial bodies.