INCLINA'TION, n. [L. inclinatio. See Incline.] 1. A leaning; any deviation of a body or line from an upright position, or from a parallel line, towards another body; as the inclination of the head in bowing.2. In geometry, the angle made by two lines or planes that meet; as, the inclination of axis of the earth to the place of the ecliptic is 23 deg.28 feet.3. A leaning of the mind or will; propension or propensity; a disposition more favorable to one thing than to another. The prince has no inclination to peace. The bachelor has manifested no inclination to marry. Men have a natural inclination to pleasure. A mere inclination to a thing is not properly a willing of that thing.4. Love; affection; regard; desire; with for. Some men have an inclination for music, others for painting.5. Disposition of mind.6. The dip of the magnetic needle, or its tendency to incline towards the earth; also, the angle made by the needle with the horizon.7. The act of decanting liquors by stooping or inclining the vessel.
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