inclination

Intermediate

/ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/

noun
A tendency, propensity

inclination in a sentence

  • “Sarah has an inclination to see every foreign film she hears about, even when she's sure that she won't like it.”
  • “She shows no inclination to give in to their demands.”
  • “He's a loner by inclination.”
  • “My first inclination was to say no, but I finally decided to do what she asked.”

What does “inclination” mean?

inclination (noun) means a tendency, propensity. It is pronounced /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "inclination" mean?
inclination (noun) means: A tendency, propensity
How do you pronounce "inclination"?
"inclination" is pronounced /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "inclination" in a sentence?
Here is "inclination" used in a sentence: Sarah has an inclination to see every foreign film she hears about, even when she's sure that she won't like it.

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