inclination vs tilt

tilt vs inclination

inclination and tilt both are nouns.

inclination is not a verb while tilt is a verb.

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

As nouns, inclination and tilt are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of inclination include lean, leaning, list.

inclination (noun)	tilt (noun)
the act of inclining; bending forward	pitching dangerously to one side
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
the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical	a slight but noticeable partiality
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others	a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
that toward which you are inclined to feel a liking	a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances
(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)	tilt (verb)
	charge with a tilt
	to incline or bend from a vertical position
	heel over
	move sideways or in an unsteady way

Difference between inclination and tilt

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