inclination

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inclination is on the Academic Word List.

Pronunciation[change]

  • IPA (key): /ɪn.klɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
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Noun[change]

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.

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