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as in tendency
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
her natural inclination to help people in need
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as in slope
the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon
the inclination of the hill is gentle, so walking up it isn't too bad
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Recent Examples of inclination
This flight, aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft, is the first to follow a 90-degree inclination.
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Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The gown evoked Avant-Garde inclinations and featured hundreds of see-through elements.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 31 Mar. 2025
These include launch dynamics, such as requiring more energy (and therefore more fuel) to reach high-inclination orbits, and flight paths, which need to be calculated carefully to limit risks to populated areas.
—Andrew Jones, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The largest inclination in history was in 1963 when the Soviet Vostok 6 mission with Valentina Tereshkova, the first woman to travel to space, aboard reached an inclination of 65°, or about that of Fairbanks, Alaska.
—New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inclination
Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The gown evoked Avant-Garde inclinations and featured hundreds of see-through elements.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 31 Mar. 2025
These include launch dynamics, such as requiring more energy (and therefore more fuel) to reach high-inclination orbits, and flight paths, which need to be calculated carefully to limit risks to populated areas.
—Andrew Jones, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The largest inclination in history was in 1963 when the Soviet Vostok 6 mission with Valentina Tereshkova, the first woman to travel to space, aboard reached an inclination of 65°, or about that of Fairbanks, Alaska.
—New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inclination
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inclination
Noun
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The tendency in the forecast has been for the front to set up across southeast portions of the Kansas City forecast area.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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According to Limon-Rocha, various life stressors—such as starting a new school, being bullied, losing a beloved pet, or having a family member with health issues—can all trigger perfectionist tendencies.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Amazon doesn't specify the level of pressure or tilt sensitivity on the Premium pen, but the stylus feels responsive in use.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
15 Apr. 2025
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The race is on to open America’s first tilt coaster As fate would have it, the past repeats itself when the wolf returns.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In a video shared on the official Audi FIS World Cup Instagram, Vonn is seen pumping her fists in the air and cheering along with the crowd in celebration after completing her race at the bottom of the slopes in Sun Valley.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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Even better: add a few days to your itinerary for visiting a wine region, like Lavaux, which has spectacular terraced slopes overlooking Lake Geneva.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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His and Hubbard's distinct approaches underscore the region’s aptitude for versatility.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
24 Mar. 2025
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According to the archaeologists, the transition from stone to bone was a feat of abstract thinking, requiring an aptitude in toolmaking and an appreciation that the knapping techniques that worked on one material would also work on another.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Walking 5,000 steps up an incline will raise the heart rate more than walking 5,000 steps on flat ground, for example.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
5 Apr. 2025
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Running, walking, or hiking on an incline can also add extra strain, as can beach volleyball or other activities performed on sinking or uneven surfaces.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Efficient energy storage is crucial for the transition to a low-carbon economy, which can impact everything from grid-scale energy storage to electric vehicles and portable devices.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2025
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This vulnerability resides in WebKit, the open-source browser engine that powers Safari, Mail, App Store and other apps on Apple devices.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Preacher Boy shows off his heavenly voice and affinity for jazz music, but his father, an actual preacher, rebukes the genre as the devil’s music, like most good Christians did back then.—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
Refinery29,
18 Apr. 2025
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Search results that factor in individual shopper preferences – such as brand affinity, size, fit, price range, and past purchase history – yield double the clickthrough rate of less personalized results.—
Andrea Wasserman,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Inclination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inclination. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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