Definition of inclination

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• inclination is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
• inclination is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
• inclination is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 18

Definition of inclination

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

  Synonyms

  1. angle of inclination
• an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others (noun)

  Examples

  1. he had an inclination to give up too easily

  Synonyms

  1. disposition
  2. tendency
• (astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. inclination of an orbit
• the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical (noun)

  Examples

  1. he walked with a heavy inclination to the right

  Synonyms

  1. lean
  2. leaning
  3. list
  4. tilt
• a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect (noun)

  Examples

  1. the alkaline inclination of the local waters

  Synonyms

  1. tendency
• (physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. angle of dip
  2. dip
  3. magnetic dip
  4. magnetic inclination
• the act of inclining; bending forward (noun)

  Examples

  1. an inclination of his head indicated his agreement

  Synonyms

  1. inclining
• that toward which you are inclined to feel a liking (noun)

  Examples

  1. her inclination is for classical music

See definition of inclination in Merriam Webster