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INCLINATION Synonyms

There are 32 synonyms of the word inclination. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word inclination. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for INCLINATION

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leaning
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an inclination to do something

• a natural inclination

• the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical

• the act of deviating from a vertical position

adjective satellite

• departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

tendency
nounn
noun

• an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

• an inclination to do something

• a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect

• a general direction in which something tends to move

disposition
nounn
noun

• your usual mood

• the act or means of getting rid of something

• an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

• a natural or acquired habit or characteristic tendency in a person or thing

proclivity
nounn
noun

• a natural inclination

aptitude
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• inherent ability

attraction
nounn
noun

• the force by which one object attracts another

• an entertainment that is offered to the public

• the quality of arousing interest; being attractive or something that attracts

• a characteristic that provides pleasure and attracts

• an entertainer who attracts large audiences

bias
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

• a line or cut across a fabric that is not at right angles to a side of the fabric

adjective satellite

• slanting diagonally across the grain of a fabric

verb

• influence in an unfair way

• cause to be biased

craving
nounn
noun

• an intense desire for some particular thing

fondness
nounn
noun

• a predisposition to like something

• a positive feeling of liking

• a quality proceeding from feelings of affection or love

liking
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment

partiality
nounn
noun

• a predisposition to like something

• an inclination to favor one group or view or opinion over alternatives

penchant
nounn
noun

• a strong liking

predilection
nounn
noun

• a predisposition in favor of something

• a strong liking

predisposition
nounn
noun

• susceptibility to a pathogen

• an inclination beforehand to interpret statements in a particular way

• a disposition in advance to react in a particular way

preference
nounn
noun

• a strong liking

• a predisposition in favor of something

• the right or chance to choose

• grant of favor or advantage to one over another (especially to a country or countries in matters of international trade, such as levying duties)

proneness
nounn
noun

• being disposed to do something

propensity
nounn
noun

• an inclination to do something

• a natural inclination

• a disposition to behave in a certain way

readiness
nounn
noun

• the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

• prompt willingness

• (psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way

• a natural effortlessness

taste
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus

• a strong liking

• delicate discrimination (especially of esthetic values)

• a brief experience of something

• a small amount eaten or drunk

• the faculty of distinguishing sweet, sour, bitter, and salty properties in the mouth

• a kind of sensing; distinguishing substances by means of the taste buds

verb

• have flavor; taste of something

• perceive by the sense of taste

• take a sample of

• have a distinctive or characteristic taste

• distinguish flavors

• experience briefly

urge
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an instinctive motive

• a strong restless desire

verb

• force or impel in an indicated direction

• push for something

• spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts

Best Hypernyms For INCLINATION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for inclination, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
angle attitude disposition liking motility motion move movement position
Phrases (2)
mental attitudespatial relation

Alternatives for LEANING

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