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A tendency or disposition to do something or behave in a certain way
“One of his more obvious characteristics is his inclination towards exaggeration.”
An interest in, or liking for, something
“Fanny showed little inclination to talk about anything serious.”
Preferential treatment of something or someone over another
“It was possible to conclude that media coverage is characterized by its discriminatory inclination towards reporting with a negatively charged representation that is condensed into two common narratives.”
Instinctive or intuitive feeling as distinguished from reasoning or knowledge
“Sometimes, even if my gut inclination is to hole up, I approach socializing like I do broccoli.”
The angle at which a straight line or plane is inclined to another
“To get this effect, the inclination of the slope of the hill should be less than 40 degrees.”
The action of inclining the body or head
“A slight inclination of Alvito's head was all the acknowledgement this pledge received.”
The fervor or tireless devotion for a person, cause, or ideal and determination in its furtherance
An inclined surface or slope
A natural or intuitive way of acting or thinking
A sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained
A view or opinion that is held or expressed
A feeling or suspicion
A general direction in which something is developing or changing
A surface or ground that tends evenly upward
An intuitive skill or ability
The power to act without the constraint of necessity or fate
Something that arouses enthusiasm, usually for a short period of time
A distinctive style, mood or quality
Raw spot
A naturally raised area of land, not as high or craggy as a mountain
An opinion formed before obtaining adequate evidence, especially as the result of bias or prejudice
A brief experience of something, conveying its basic character
The character of something
The tendency to undergo change, characteristic of both animal and vegetable organisms, and not restrained or checked by the environment
The posture of a part of the body, typically reflecting a person's feelings or intentions
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