inclination

A noun referring to a tendency or preference for a particular thing, or a deviation from a vertical or horizontal line or plane, used in contexts such as astronomy, geometry, and physics.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее склонность или предпочтение к чему-либо, или отклонение от вертикальной или горизонтальной линии или плоскости, используемое в таких контекстах, как астрономия, геометрия и физика.esSustantivo que designa una tendencia o preferencia hacia algo, o una desviación respecto a una línea o plano vertical u horizontal, usado en contextos como astronomía, geometría y física.frNom désignant une tendance ou une préférence pour quelque chose, ou une déviation par rapport à une ligne verticale ou horizontale ou un plan, utilisé dans des contextes tels que l'astronomie, la géométrie et la physique.deSubstantiv, das eine Neigung oder Vorliebe für etwas bezeichnet oder die Abweichung von der vertikalen oder horizontalen Linie bzw. Ebene, verwendet in Kontexten wie Astronomie, Geometrie und Physik.ptSubstantivo que designa a tendência, predisposição ou preferência por algo, ou o desvio de uma linha ou plano vertical ou horizontal, usado em contextos como astronomia, geometria e física.zh名词，表示倾向、偏好，或对某事的天生意愿；也指偏离垂直或水平线（或平面）的角度或程度，用于天文学、几何学和物理学等语境。arاسم يدل على الميل أو الرغبة أو الاستعداد لفعل شيء ما، أو على زاوية الميل أو الانحراف عن الخط العمودي أو الأفقي في سياقات مثل الفلك والهندسة والفيزياء.

1. Mental preference B2 formal

   A tendency or preference in one's thinking, especially one that favors a particular choice or alternative.

   • She has a strong inclination towards the arts.
   • His political inclination is clearly conservative.
   • Despite her inclination to stay home, she went to the party.

   ruСклонностьesInclinación mentalfrinclination, penchantdeNeigungptInclinaçãozh倾向arميل

   Sinónimos: bentbiasdispositionleaningpartialitypenchantpredilectionpreferenceproclivitypropensitytendency

   Antónimos: aversiondisinclinationreluctance

2. Astronomical angle C2 formal scientific

   The angle between the plane of an orbit and the plane of the ecliptic, measured in degrees.

   • The inclination of Mars' orbit is about 1.85 degrees.
   • Astronomers calculated the inclination of the newly discovered comet.
   • A high orbital inclination can affect a satellite's coverage area.

   ruНаклонениеesInclinación orbitalfrInclinaison orbitaledeBahnneigungptInclinação orbitalzh轨道倾角arميل مداري

3. Geometric angle C2 formal scientific

   The angle formed by the x-axis and a given line, measured counterclockwise from the positive half of the x-axis.

   • The line has an inclination of 45 degrees.
   • To find the slope, calculate the tangent of the inclination angle.
   • The inclination of the line determines its steepness.

   ruУгол наклонаesInclinación de una rectafrInclinaison (angle géométrique)deNeigungswinkelptÂngulo de inclinaçãozh倾斜角arزاوية الميل

   Sinónimos: angle of inclination

4. Magnetic dip C2 formal scientific

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

   • The magnetic inclination at the North Pole is 90 degrees.
   • Navigators use inclination to correct compass readings.
   • The Earth's magnetic field varies in inclination depending on location.

   ruМагнитное наклонениеesInclinación magnéticafrInclinaison magnétiquedeMagnetische InklinationptInclinação magnéticazh磁倾角arالميل المغناطيسي

   Sinónimos: angle of dipdipmagnetic dip

5. Natural liking B2 formal

   A feeling of attraction or preference towards something or someone.

   • He has an inclination for spicy food.
   • Her inclination towards classical music was evident.
   • The child showed an early inclination for drawing.

   ruСклонностьesinclinación (afecto o preferencia)frinclination (attirance naturelle)deNeigungptInclinaçãozh倾向arميل

   Sinónimos: bentbiasdispositionfondnessleaninglikingpenchantpredilectionpreferenceproclivitypropensitytendency

   Antónimos: antipathyaversiondislikerepulsion

6. Slant or tilt B2 formal

   The property of a line or surface that deviates from the vertical or horizontal.

   • The inclination of the tower is clearly visible.
   • Engineers measured the inclination of the leaning wall.
   • A slight inclination in the floor caused the ball to roll.

   ruНаклонesInclinaciónfrInclinaisondeNeigungptInclinaçãozh倾斜arميل

   Sinónimos: anglecantgradientinclineleanpitchrakeslantslopetilt

   Antónimos: flatness

7. Natural disposition B2 formal

   A characteristic likelihood or natural tendency toward a certain condition, character, or effect.

   • There is an inclination for the metal to rust in humid conditions.
   • The breed has an inclination towards hip dysplasia.
   • His natural inclination is to be cautious in new situations.

   ruСклонностьesInclinación naturalfrdisposition naturelledeNeigungptInclinaçãozh倾向arمَيْل

   Sinónimos: bentdispositionleaningpenchantpredilectionproclivitypropensitysusceptibilitytendency

   Antónimos: antipathyaversiondisinclinationdistasterepugnance

8. Bending forward B2 formal

   The act of bending or leaning forward, or a bowing motion.

   • He acknowledged the applause with a slight inclination of his head.
   • The inclination of her body showed deep respect.
   • A formal bow is a deep inclination from the waist.

   ruНаклонesInclinación hacia adelantefrAction de pencher ou de s'incliner vers l'avantdeNeigungptInclinaçãozh前倾arالانحناء إلى الأمام

   Sinónimos: bendbowbowingleaningnodstoop

   Antónimos: extension

• inclinations plural form
• inclinations' possessive plural form
• inclination's possessive singular form