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
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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.
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Although the natural inclination is to think of a marathon as something done on foot, or by people who are known as ambulatory, the NYC Marathon does have a program for the race that’s inclusive of wheelchair users.
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Steven Aquino, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Smullen’s inclinations here reek of resentment rather than a healthier competitiveness that would drive him to bring a solid case against his main suspect.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
Read: The redemption of the bad mother America loves mothers more than women, an inclination the 2024 election has demonstrated in abundance.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2024
Since joining the company, the CEO has revamped the company’s structure, balancing the personalities of the sister duo by splitting their roles to enhance their personality and inclination.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 10 Oct. 2024
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Steven Aquino, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Smullen’s inclinations here reek of resentment rather than a healthier competitiveness that would drive him to bring a solid case against his main suspect.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
Read: The redemption of the bad mother America loves mothers more than women, an inclination the 2024 election has demonstrated in abundance.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2024
Since joining the company, the CEO has revamped the company’s structure, balancing the personalities of the sister duo by splitting their roles to enhance their personality and inclination.
—Sandra Salibian, WWD, 10 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for inclination
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“Inclination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inclination. Accessed 26 Nov. 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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