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inclination vs incline

incline vs inclination

inclination and incline both are nouns.

inclination is not a verb while incline is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
inclination Yes No No No
incline Yes No Yes No
inclination (noun) incline (noun)
the act of inclining; bending forward an inclined surface connecting two levels
a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect an elevated geological formation
the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
that toward which you are inclined to feel a liking
(physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon
(geometry) the angle formed by the x-axis and a given line (measured counterclockwise from the positive half of the x-axis)
(astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees
inclination (verb) incline (verb)
make receptive or willing towards an action or attitude or belief
feel favorably disposed or willing
be at an angle
lower or bend (the head or upper body), as in a nod or bow
bend or turn (one's ear) towards a speaker in order to listen well
have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
Difference between inclination and incline

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