inclination
/ˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃn/noun
उच्चारण इन्क्लिनेशन
झुकाव, रुझान, प्रवृत्ति, इच्छा
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noun
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[C, U] ~ (to do sth) | ~ (towards/for sth)
a feeling that makes you want to do something; a natural tendency
झुकाव, रुझान, प्रवृत्ति, इच्छा
- She has no inclination to study law.
- He has an inclination towards music.
- I have no inclination to watch another long film tonight.
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- Her inclination is to wait and see what happens.
- Students with an inclination for science often choose the medical stream.
Synonyms tendency leaning desire
Opposite disinclination aversion reluctance
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[C, U]
a slope; the degree to which something slopes
ढलान, झुकाव का कोण
- a steep inclination of the road
- the inclination of the earth's axis
- The inclination of the roof helps the rainwater drain away.
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- Engineers measured the inclination of the hill before building the road.
- The ramp has a gentle inclination so that wheelchairs can use it.
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[C]
a small downward movement of the head
सिर का हल्का झुकाव (अभिवादन में)
- He greeted her with a slight inclination of the head.
- A small inclination of the head was her only answer.
- She gave a polite inclination of the head and walked on.
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- With a quick inclination of his head, he welcomed the guests.
- An inclination of the head signalled that he agreed.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
AaSpelling
in·cli·na·tion
§Grammar and usage
Inclination to do sth, inclination towards or for sth; the adjective is inclined to.
'inclination to do sth', 'inclination towards' या 'for sth' आता है; adjective 'inclined to' है।