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inclination

The correct spelling is inclination.

How to pronounce inclination

/ɪn.klɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
noun

IPA: /ɪn.klɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Say it like: Inc-lin-ash-on

The correct spelling is inclination. A physical tilt or bend. For example: "The inclination of his head increased and he awoke with a start."

Usage Examples

The inclination of his head increased and he awoke with a start.

The road up to the house had a steep inclination.

His inclination to drink escalated to alcoholism.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A physical tilt or bend.
  2. 2.A slant or slope.
  3. 3.A mental tendency.
  4. 4.The angle of intersection of a reference plane
  5. 5.A person or thing loved or admired.

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