inclination
Translation
inclination, tendency, preference, slope
Examples
He has a natural inclination to be helpful.
He has a natural inclination to be helpful.
My first inclination was to say no.
My first inclination was to say no.
The inclination of the roof is steep.
The inclination of the roof is steep.
Grammar Patterns
an inclination ((to do sth.)) a tendency to do something He has a natural inclination to be helpful.
an inclination ((for sth.)) a liking or preference for something She shows a clear inclination for art.
the inclination ((of sth.)) the angle at which something slopes The inclination of the roof is steep.
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Etymology
From Latin 'inclinare' (to bend, lean), from 'in-' (towards) + 'clinare' (to bend).
Memory Tips
Think of 'leaning' towards something. You can physically lean (a slope) or mentally lean towards an idea (a tendency).