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Meaning of inclination
A person's natural tendency or disposition towards something.
Etymology of inclination
The word "inclination" comes from the Old French word "inclinacion", which is derived from the Latin word "inclinatio", meaning "a bending or leaning"
The Latin word "inclinatio" is derived from the verb "inclinare", which means "to bend or lean"
The word "inclination" has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a person's natural tendency or disposition towards something
Synonyms
tendency
leaning
propensity
bent
predisposition
proclivity
inclination
penchant
affinity
fondness
liking
preference
taste
disposition
temperament
character
nature
attitude
mindset
orientation
perspective
viewpoint
stance
posture
position
stance
bias
prejudice
partiality
inclination
predilection
weakness
susceptibility
sensitivity
proneness
vulnerability
susceptibility
Definitions
- A person's natural tendency or disposition towards something
- A person's attitude or opinion, especially one that is based on their emotions or prejudices
- The angle between a surface and another surface or a line, especially one that is measured in degrees
Usage Examples
- She has a strong inclination to help others, which is why she became a doctor
- His inclination towards music led him to become a professional musician
- The company's inclination towards innovation has led to the development of new products
Antonyms
aversion
dislike
distaste
disinclination
reluctance
hesitation
indifference
neutrality
objectivity
impartiality
disinterest
apathy
antipathy
hostility
opposition
resistance
reluctance
unwillingness
disinclination
repugnance
repulsion
revulsion