INCLINATION — ТЛУМАЧЕННЯ

inclination

The act of inclining; bending forward. Приклади
  • An inclination of his head indicated his agreement.
A characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect. Приклади
  • The alkaline inclination of the local waters.
  • Fabric with a tendency to shrink.
The property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical. Приклади
  • The tower had a pronounced tilt.
  • The ship developed a list to starboard.
  • He walked with a heavy inclination to the right.
An attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others. Приклади
  • He had an inclination to give up too easily.
  • A tendency to be too strict.
That toward which you are inclined to feel a liking. Приклади
  • Her inclination is for classical music.
(geometry) the angle formed by the x-axis and a given line (measured counterclockwise from the positive half of the x-axis).
(astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees.
(physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon.
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