Inclination

/ˌɪn.kləˈneɪ.ʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A tendency or preference towards a particular course of action or way of thinking.

She had a strong inclination to help others, often volunteering at local charities.

A slant or tilt; an angle of something.

The roof had an inclination that allowed for better water drainage.

A natural leaning or propensity of the mind toward a particular belief or opinion.

His inclination towards science fiction made him a fan of the genre.

Late Middle English: from Latin inclinatio(n-), from the verb inclinare 'to incline'.

inclination of the heart

a tendency toward a particular feeling or behavior

an inclination to believe

a natural tendency to think in a certain way

inclined

having a tendency to do something.

declination

the action of declining or bending down.

reclination

the act or state of leaning back or lying down.

a guy's interest in a girl

He's got a bit of an inclination for her.

a preference for a certain lifestyle

Her inclination is definitely on the punk side.