Word
inclination
Phoneticsin·cli·na·tion, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌɪnkɫəˈneɪʃən/
UK/ɪnklɪnˈeɪʃən/
Definitions
01a feeling or tendency
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a feeling that makes you want to behave in a certain way or do a particular thing.
n. a person's natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way.
Español:inclinación
“I have no inclination to go out in this heavy rain.”
“Despite his artistic inclination, he decided to pursue a degree in law to satisfy his parents' expectations of a stable career.”
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02a slope or tilt
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Formal
n. a physical slope or the degree to which something tilts.
n. a physical slant, slope, or the angle at which something is inclined.
Español:inclinación
“The steep inclination of the roof helps the snow slide off easily.”
“The surveyor measured the inclination of the hillside to determine if the ground was stable enough for the new housing development.”
03orbital angle
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Science Technical
n. the angle between the orbit of a planet and another plane, like the Earth's orbit.
n. the angle between the plane of an orbit and a reference plane, such as the ecliptic or celestial equator.
“The satellite was launched into an orbit with a high inclination.”
“Calculating the precise orbital inclination was critical for ensuring the spacecraft could successfully intercept the asteroid's path.”
Usage
Often followed by the preposition 'toward' or an infinitive ('inclination to').
Real-World Examples
“Whether friends shape entrepreneurial inclinations or simply reveal inclinations already forming, something important is happening long before the first business begins.” “A subsequent gravity assist at Saturn would alter the spacecraft's orbital plane to match Halley's high inclination while not requiring it to burn through any additional chemical propellant.” Etymology
From Middle English inclinacioun, inclinacyon, from Old French inclination and Latin inclīnātiō. Morphologically incline + -ation.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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