inclination
gb/ˌɪŋklənˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɪŋklənˈeɪʃən/
B2
English
~ 4300
hajlam, dőlésszög, lejtés
NOUN
B2
1
hajlam
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] has an inclination to [do something]
She has a strong inclination to help others in need.
Erős hajlama van arra, hogy segítsen a rászorulóknak.
My natural inclination is to wake up early and exercise.
Természetes hajlamom, hogy korán keljek és eddzek.
He showed an inclination toward creative writing from a young age.
Despite her inclination for travel, she decided to stay home this year.
They followed their inclination and started their own business.
Learner examples
I have an inclination to eat sweets at night.
Éjszakánként hajlamos vagyok édességet enni.
He has an inclination to talk too much.
Hajlamos túl sokat beszélni.
Her inclination is to study alone.
They have an inclination to work as a team.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'inclination' with 'incline' (the verb). 'Inclination' is a noun and refers to a tendency or feeling, not the action of leaning.
Meaning
natural tendency or preference
Collocations
natural inclination
|have an inclination
|follow one's inclination
|show an inclination
|strong inclination
Synonyms
tendency (More general; can be used for both people and things.)
|
leaning (Suggests a preference or partiality, often in opinions or tastes.)
Antonyms
disinclination (A lack of willingness or desire to do something.)
Themes
psychology
|emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A feeling or way of thinking that makes you want to do something.
A natural tendency, urge, or preference to act or feel in a particular way.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
2
Usage pattern:
[something] has an inclination of [number] degrees
The road has an inclination of about 10 degrees.
Az út lejtése körülbelül 10 fokos.
Astronomers measure the Earth's axial inclination to understand the seasons.
A csillagászok a Föld tengelyferdeségét mérik, hogy megértsék az évszakok kialakulását.
The engineer adjusted the inclination of the solar panels for maximum sunlight.
A steep inclination made the hike challenging.
Learner examples
The roof has an inclination for rain to run off.
A tetőnek van annyi lejtése, hogy lefolyjon róla az esővíz.
This hill has a high inclination.
Ennek a dombnak meredek a lejtése.
We checked the table's inclination with a tool.
Meaning
angle of tilt
Collocations
steep inclination
|slight inclination
|measure the inclination
|adjust the inclination
Synonyms
slope ('Slope' is more common in everyday use; 'inclination' is more technical.)
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tilt ('Tilt' is often used for smaller angles or informal contexts.)
Antonyms
level ('Level' describes a surface that has no tilt.)
Themes
science
|engineering
|geography
|space
Definition
The angle at which something leans away from being flat or straight up.
The degree to which something is sloped or tilted from a horizontal or vertical position.
Grammar
Dictionary form
inclination
IPA
GB/ˌɪŋklənˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɪŋklənˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
in - clin - a - tion (4 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: inclination
- Plural: inclination, inclinations
Word family
Forms
inclinations
noun
Core family
incline
verb B2
inclined
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
disinclined
adjective
disinclination
noun
Expressions
follow one's inclination
1/fˈɑloʊ wˈʌnz ˌɪŋklənˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
act according to preference
To do what you naturally want or feel like doing.
Examples
- She followed her inclination and moved abroad for work.
- He decided to follow his inclination and study art instead of law.
have no inclination to
1/hˈæv nˈoʊ ˌɪŋklənˈeɪʃən tə/
fixed phrase
lack desire to do something
To not want or feel like doing something at all.
Examples
- I have no inclination to go out tonight.
- They had no inclination to join the meeting.