inclination

inclination is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

Noun

Singular inclination

Plural inclinations

1. Someone has an inclination to do something if the person wants to do it or often does it.

   I have an inclination to eat some ice cream right now.

   He has an inclination to forget his umbrella at other peoples' houses.

2. Something has an inclination if it's on a slant or angle.

   The inclination of the road was just enough to make the car roll by itself.

Synonyms

• tendency
• whim
• slant