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Plural
inclinations
1
one's natural desire and feeling to take a specific action or act in a particular manner
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(geometry) the angle formed by the x-axis and a given line (measured counterclockwise from the positive half of the x-axis)
Synonyms:
3
(astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees
Synonyms:
4
the act of bending one's body or usually one's head forward
- The professor gave an inclination of his head to thank the guest speaker for the insightful presentation.
- His inclination toward the table showed his curiosity about the discussion.
- The teacher gave a gentle inclination of her head to signal the students to start working.
- She offered a small inclination of her head in recognition of the applause.
- With an inclination of the body, he signaled his agreement without speaking a word.
Synonyms:
5
a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect
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7
that toward which you are inclined to feel a liking
Antonyms:
8
(physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon