inclination vs lean

lean vs inclination

inclination and lean both are nouns.

inclination is not an adjective while lean is an adjective.

inclination is not a verb while lean is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
inclination	Yes	No	No	No
lean	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As nouns, inclination and lean are synonyms defined as:

inclination and lean: the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical

Other synonyms of inclination include leaning, list, tilt.

inclination (noun)	lean (noun)
the act of inclining; bending forward	the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical
a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect
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 (adjective)	lean (adjective)
	lacking in mineral content or combustible material
	lacking excess flesh
	not profitable or prosperous
	containing little excess

inclination (verb)	lean (verb)
	rely on for support
	cause to lean or incline
	to incline or bend from a vertical position
	cause to lean to the side
	have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

Difference between inclination and lean

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