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Meaning of inclining back
The primary meaning of "inclining back" refers to the act of leaning or tilting backwards, often in a physical sense, such as a person or object moving in a rearward direction.
Etymology of inclining back
The word "incline" comes from the Latin "inclinare", which means to bend or lean, and is a combination of "in" (towards) and "clinare" (to bend).
The word "back" comes from Old English "bæc", which referred to the rear or reverse side of something.
The phrase "inclining back" is a combination of these two words, and its etymology reflects the physical sense of leaning or moving in a rearward direction.
Synonyms
Definitions
- The phrase "inclining back" is not directly defined in Oxford Languages, but the verb "incline" is defined as to lean or bend something in a particular direction, or to have a natural tendency or disposition towards something.
- * The phrase can be understood as a combination of "incline" and "back", implying a movement or orientation towards the rear.
Usage Examples
- The chair was inclining back, so I had to adjust it to sit comfortably.
- * As she walked, she found herself inclining back to avoid the low-hanging branch.
- * The ship was inclining back, struggling to stay afloat in the rough seas.