inclination
noun
in·cli·na·tion
ˌin-klə-ˈnā-shən 
ˌiŋ-
1
: a tendency to a particular aspect, state, character, or action
the clutch has an inclination to slip
2
4
a
: a particular disposition of mind or character : propensity
b
obsolete
: natural disposition : character
Synonyms
Examples of inclination in a Sentence
She shows no inclination to give in to their demands.
He's a loner by inclination.
My first inclination was to say no, but I finally decided to do what she asked.
I have neither the time nor the inclination to learn about such matters.
Recent Examples on the Web
This significant inclination can be attributed to several factors, including a broader ambition for freedom, control, and autonomy in their professional lives.
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Bykelly Monahan, Fortune, 6 June 2024
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—Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024
This gives you an inclination on how much effort is involved.
—Sarah Wright, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2024
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Bykelly Monahan, Fortune, 6 June 2024
Advertisement Something sparked between Mortensen, with his improvisational and decidedly non-pop inclinations and poetic musings, and Buckethead, with his virtuosic shredding and duffel bag full of Japanese toys.
—Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024
This gives you an inclination on how much effort is involved.
—Sarah Wright, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2024
In a world where most people’s first inclination when facing a health challenge is to Google search or self-diagnose, Health in Her HUE is the first touch point for Black women and women of color to be informed and empowered about their health and healthcare choices.
—Essence Editors, Essence, 29 May 2024
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“Inclination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inclination. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
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inclination
noun
in·cli·na·tion
ˌin-klə-ˈnā-shən
iŋ-
1
: a feeling of liking or of wanting to do something
an inclination for sleeping late
2
: an act or the action of bending or tilting
3
4
: a quality which leads to some state or action
the door has an inclination to stick
Medical Definition
inclination
noun
in·cli·na·tion
ˌin-klə-ˈnā-shən, ˌiŋ-
: a deviation from the true vertical or horizontal
especially
: the deviation of the long axis of a tooth or of the slope of a cusp from the vertical
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