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inclination

/ˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/

Translations

inclinationnoun

inclinations

/ˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/

The inclination of the roof allows rainwater to drain off easily.

Наклон крыши позволяет дождевой воде легко стекать.

She has an inclination towards artistic pursuits.

У нее есть склонность к художественным занятиям.

The inclination of the Earth's axis affects the seasons.

Наклонение оси Земли влияет на времена года.

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inclinationnoun

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.