inclined

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US /ɪnˈklaɪnd/
adj verb Freq #10010

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    at an angle to the horizontal or vertical position

    an inclined plane

  2. 2
    adj

    having a preference, disposition, or tendency, often followed by 'to'

    I am inclined to go on hikes on the weekend.

  3. 3
    adj

    At an angle to the horizontal; slanted or sloped.

    The take-off ramp was inclined at 20 degrees.

  4. 4
    adj

    Having a tendency, preference, likelihood, or disposition.

    I am inclined to believe you.

  5. 5
    adj

    having made preparations

  6. 6
    verb

    simple past and past participle of incline

Etymology

From incline + -ed.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
4 adj · having a tendency,... disposedgiven to
5 adj · having made preparations fain
More aptbainforwardliablemindedpredisposedpronepropensereadywont
Opposites
disinclined
Word family
Derived forms inclinedlyoverinclinedpreinclineduninclined
Related forms acquiescentpredilection

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