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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
One nature, especially in terms of how it affects their behavior
A natural or intuitive way of acting or thinking
A small hill or mound
A sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained
A view or opinion that is held or expressed
A person's point of view or general attitude to life
A feeling or suspicion
A general direction in which something is developing or changing
The power to act without the constraint of necessity or fate
Something that arouses enthusiasm, usually for a short period of time
An opinion formed before obtaining adequate evidence, especially as the result of bias or prejudice
A general meaning or character
An underlying feeling or trend, especially one that is contrary to the prevalent atmosphere
A brief experience of something, conveying its basic character
The spirit or tenor characteristic of a given period
The posture of a part of the body, typically reflecting a person's feelings or intentions
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