INCLINATIONS Synonyms
There are 14 hypernyms of the word inclinations. (close relations)
inclination
Best Alternative Words for INCLINATIONS
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leanings | nounn | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
predispositions | 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 | ||||||||
preferences | 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) | ||||||||
proclivities | nounn | |||||||
noun • a natural inclination | ||||||||
tendencies | 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 | ||||||||
inclining | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||||
noun • the act of inclining; bending forward | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
dip | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a depression in an otherwise level surface • (physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon • a thief who steals from the pockets or purses of others in public places • tasty mixture or liquid into which bite-sized foods are dipped • a brief immersion • a sudden sharp decrease in some quantity • a candle that is made by repeated dipping in a pool of wax or tallow • a brief swim in water • a gymnastic exercise on the parallel bars in which the body is lowered and raised by bending and straightening the arms verb • immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate • dip into a liquid while eating • go down momentarily • stain an object by immersing it in a liquid • take a small amount from • switch (a car's headlights) from a higher to a lower beam • lower briefly • appear to move downward • slope downwards • dip into a liquid • place (candle wicks) into hot, liquid wax • immerse in a disinfectant solution • plunge (one's hand or a receptacle) into a container • scoop up by plunging one's hand or a ladle below the surface | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
incline | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an elevated geological formation • an inclined surface connecting two levels verb • have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined • bend or turn (one's ear) towards a speaker in order to listen well • lower or bend (the head or upper body), as in a nod or bow • be at an angle • feel favorably disposed or willing • make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief | ||||||||
lean | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • lacking excess flesh • lacking in mineral content or combustible material noun • the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical adjective satellite • containing little excess • not profitable or prosperous verb • to incline or bend from a vertical position • cause to lean or incline • have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined • rely on for support • cause to lean to the side | ||||||||
list | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics) • the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical verb • give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of • include in a list • cause to lean to the side • tilt to one side • enumerate | ||||||||
proclivity | nounn | |||||||
noun • a natural inclination | ||||||||
steepness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the property possessed by a slope that is very steep | ||||||||
tilt | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances • a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement • a slight but noticeable partiality • the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical • pitching dangerously to one side verb • to incline or bend from a vertical position • heel over • move sideways or in an unsteady way • charge with a tilt | ||||||||
angle of dip | nounn | |||||||
noun • (physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon | ||||||||
angle of inclination | nounn | |||||||
noun • (geometry) the angle formed by the x-axis and a given line (measured counterclockwise from the positive half of the x-axis) | ||||||||
inclination of an orbit | nounn | |||||||
noun • (astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees | ||||||||
magnetic dip | nounn | |||||||
noun • (physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon | ||||||||