inclined adj

1 (often followed by `to') having a preference, disposition, or tendency; "wasn't inclined to believe the excuse"; "inclined to be moody" [syn: inclined(p)] [ant: disinclined]

2 at an angle to the horizontal or vertical position; "an inclined plane" [ant: horizontal, vertical]

3 having made preparations; "prepared to take risks" [syn: disposed(p), fain, inclined(p), prepared]

4 used especially of the head or upper back; "a bent head and sloping shoulders" [syn: bent, bowed]

English

Pronunciation

Adjective

1. At an angle to the horizontal; slanted or sloped.

   The take-off ramp was inclined at 20 degrees.

2. Having a tendency, preference, likelihood, or disposition.

   I am inclined to believe you.

Derived terms

• inclined to
• inclined plane

Antonyms

• disinclined

Incline, inclined, inclining, or inclination may refer to:

• Inclined plane
• Inclination (and a novella of the same name)
• cable hauled railways
• Inclined loop
• Inclined rig
• Inclined soles
• Inclined tower
• Inclining test
• Slope

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