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Vocabulary Entry
inclination
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A tendency or preference toward a particular characteristic or type of behavior.
Example Sentences
"She has an inclination towards classical music."
"His inclination to help others makes him a great volunteer."
"The teacher noted the student's inclination for mathematics."
V
verb
To bend or tilt (though this usage is somewhat archaic and rare).
Example Sentences
"He inclined his head to listen more closely."
"The tree inclined away from the wind."
"She inclined her body forward to show interest in the conversation."