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inclination

noun 11 letters Scrabble 13 WWF 18
Definitions
noun

the angle formed by the x-axis and a given line (measured counterclockwise from the positive half of the x-axis)

noun

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

“he had an inclination to give up too easily”

noun

the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees

noun

the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical

“he walked with a heavy inclination to the right”

noun

a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect

“the alkaline inclination of the local waters”

noun

the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon

noun

the act of inclining; bending forward

“an inclination of his head indicated his agreement”

noun

that toward which you are inclined to feel a liking

“her inclination is for classical music”

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