inclination

noun
UK: /ˌɪn.klɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
US: /ˌɪn.kləˈneɪ.ʃən/

  1. A feeling that makes you want to do something.

    1. I have an inclination to agree.
    2. His inclination to avoid work is well known by everyone in the office.

  2. A slope or bend.

    1. The inclination of the roof is steep.
    2. The road's inclination made the climb difficult for cyclists during the race.

Synonyms

tendency desire slope

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "inclination" in English means: A feeling that makes you want to do something., A slope or bend..

The phonetic transcription of "inclination" is /ˌɪn.klɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ in British English and /ˌɪn.kləˈneɪ.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "inclination": tendency, desire, slope.

Example usage of "inclination": "I have an inclination to agree.". More examples on the page.