Word
inclined
Phoneticsin·clined, stress on the second syllable
US/ˌɪnˈkɫaɪnd/
UK/ɪnklˈaɪnd/
Definitions
01likely to do something
B2 · Upper Intermediate Formal
adj. feeling that you want to do something or are likely to do it.
adj. having a mental tendency, preference, or disposition toward a particular action or belief.
“I am inclined to agree with you that the plan needs more work.”
“The board members seemed inclined to approve the merger, provided that the environmental safeguards were strictly enforced.”
Usage
Often followed by a 'to' infinitive (inclined to believe).
Antonyms
02sloping
C1 · Advanced Technical
adj. slanted or sloping rather than flat or level.
adj. positioned at an angle to the horizontal or vertical plane.
Español:inclinado
“The disabled access is provided by an inclined ramp next to the stairs.”
“The geologist noted that the inclined strata of the rock formation suggested significant tectonic activity in the region's distant past.”
Usage
Commonly used in engineering and physics contexts.
Antonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “inclined” in context.
Adjective
01. inclined to agree
“I am inclined to agree with your assessment of the current economic situation.”
adj + infinitive
02. inclined to believe
“Given his track record, I am inclined to believe he is telling the truth.”
adj + infinitive
03. mathematically inclined
“Students who are mathematically inclined often find computer programming intuitive.”
adv + adj
Noun
04. steeply inclined plane
“The heavy crates were moved up a steeply inclined plane to reach the loading dock.”
adj + noun
Adverb
05. favorably inclined
“The committee seemed favorably inclined toward our proposal after the presentation.”
adv + adj
06. naturally inclined
“She is naturally inclined toward the arts, having spent her childhood in museums.”
adv + adj
Real-World Examples
“Hillary Clinton, Obama’s secretary of state, said in 2010 that she was inclined to support the Keystone XL in the interests of U.S.” “They became less focused on tending larvae and more inclined to forage.” “And if you’re environmentally inclined, you probably take a little more time in deciding what to put in your mouth.” Etymology
From incline + -ed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- 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
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Traducciones: Kaikki.org (Wiktionary), CC BY-SA 4.0