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She had an inclination to help others.
What does Inclination mean?
Inclination means a tendency or a slope.
Dictionary definition
A tendency to feel, think, or act in a certain way; also a slope or angle.
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The hill's inclination made the walk more difficult.
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In reading, inclination can describe either a preference or a slanted position.
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What does inclination mean?
Inclination means a tendency or a slope.
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MeaningInclination means a tendency or a slope.
ExampleExample: She had an inclination to help others.
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- Syllables
- in · kluh · nay · shun
- Strongest beat
- nay
- Ending
- shun
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- Put a little extra energy on nay.
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dislikeA feeling against something.
level groundA surface that does not slope.
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Inclination word family
Base word
inclination
noun
inclination
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verb
incline
To lean or slope.
adjective
inclined
Likely or willing to do something.
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