Inclination

Pronunciation: /ɪnkləˈneɪʃən/

Definitions of inclination

noun a particular disposition or character

Example Sentences

A1 I have an inclination to eat chocolate when I'm feeling sad.

A2 She showed an inclination towards art from a young age.

B1 His inclination towards leadership was evident in the way he organized the team.

B2 The company's inclination towards innovation has led to its success in the market.

C1 Her inclination for adventure led her to travel to remote places around the world.

C2 The politician's inclination towards diplomacy helped in resolving the conflict peacefully.

Examples of inclination in a Sentence

formal She showed a strong inclination towards pursuing a career in medicine.

informal I have a natural inclination for playing the guitar.

slang I don't have much of an inclination to go out tonight.

figurative His inclination towards taking risks often leads to exciting adventures.

Grammatical Forms of inclination

• past tense: inclined
• plural: inclinations
• comparative: more inclined
• superlative: most inclined
• present tense: inclines
• future tense: will incline
• perfect tense: have inclined
• continuous tense: is inclining
• singular: inclination
• positive degree: inclined
• infinitive: to incline
• gerund: inclining
• participle: inclined

Origin and Evolution of inclination

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'inclination' originated from the Latin word 'inclinationem' which means a leaning towards or bending.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'inclination' has retained its original meaning of a tendency or preference towards something, but has also expanded to include the physical act of leaning or tilting in a certain direction.