inclination

UK
/ˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/
US
/ˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/

Übersetzungen

inclinationsubstantiv
inclinations
Pl.
UK
/ˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/
US
/ˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/
The road had a steep inclination that made it difficult to climb.
La route avait une forte inclinaison qui rendait la montée difficile.
She has an inclination to help others in need.
Elle a un penchant à aider les autres dans le besoin.
inclinaisonPour un angle, une position penchée ou un geste léger de la tête.
With a polite inclination of his head, he acknowledged the guests.
Avec une légère inclinaison de la tête, il salua les invités.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
inclinationSoutenu ou littéraire, pour une tendance naturelle.
pentePour une route, un terrain ou une surface en pente.

Definitionen

inclinationsubstantiv
A person's natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way; a disposition.
She has an inclination to help others in need.
A slope or slant.
The road had a steep inclination that made it difficult to climb.
The angle at which a straight line or plane is inclined to another.
The inclination of the roof was designed to allow rainwater to run off easily.
A slight bend or tilt of the head or body as a gesture of respect, assent, or greeting.
With a polite inclination of his head, he acknowledged the guests.
The tilt of an object's orbital plane relative to a given reference plane, expressed as an angle (astronomy).
The Moon's orbital inclination to the ecliptic is about five degrees.