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Inclination

Ih-nkluh-NAY-shuhn

/ˌɪnklʌˈneɪʃʌn/

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inclination

Dictionary meaning

The act of inclining.

Examples

  • The alkaline inclination of the local waters.
  • I have an inclination to give up too easily.

Synonyms: inclining

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