- inclination for/to/towards
- an interest in or liking for.
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inclination — ► NOUN 1) a natural tendency to act or feel in a particular way. 2) (inclination for/to/towards) an interest in or liking for. 3) a slope or slant. 4) the angle at which a straight line or plane is inclined to another … English terms dictionary
inclination — n. 1) to feel an inclination 2) a natural; strong inclination 3) an inclination for, to, towards 4) an inclination to + inf. (the carburetor has an inclination to flood) * * * [ˌɪnklɪ neɪʃ(ə)n] strong inclination to towards a natural an… … Combinatory dictionary
inclination — noun 1》 a natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way. ↘(inclination for/to/towards) an interest in or liking for. 2》 a slope or slant. ↘a dip of a magnetic needle. ↘the angle at which a straight line or plane is… … English new terms dictionary
inclination — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ strong ▪ slight ▪ I did not feel the slightest inclination to hurry. ▪ little ▪ He has shown little inclination to resolve the conflict … Collocations dictionary
for — /fɔ / (say faw), weak forms /fə / (say fuh), /f / (say f) preposition 1. with the object or purpose of: to go for a walk. 2. intended to belong to, suit the purposes or needs of, or be used in connection with: a book for children; a box for… …
Inclination — In cli*na tion, n. [L. inclinatio: cf. F. inclination.] [1913 Webster] 1. The act of inclining, or state of being inclined; a leaning; as, an inclination of the head. [1913 Webster] 2. A direction or tendency from the true vertical or horizontal… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Inclination compass — Inclination In cli*na tion, n. [L. inclinatio: cf. F. inclination.] [1913 Webster] 1. The act of inclining, or state of being inclined; a leaning; as, an inclination of the head. [1913 Webster] 2. A direction or tendency from the true vertical or … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Inclination of an orbit — Inclination In cli*na tion, n. [L. inclinatio: cf. F. inclination.] [1913 Webster] 1. The act of inclining, or state of being inclined; a leaning; as, an inclination of the head. [1913 Webster] 2. A direction or tendency from the true vertical or … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Inclination of the needle — Inclination In cli*na tion, n. [L. inclinatio: cf. F. inclination.] [1913 Webster] 1. The act of inclining, or state of being inclined; a leaning; as, an inclination of the head. [1913 Webster] 2. A direction or tendency from the true vertical or … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
List of terms used for Germans — There are many alternative ways to describe the people of Germany, though in English the official designated nationality as well as the standard noun is German. (see also demonym). During the early Renaissance, German implied that the person… … Wikipedia
