inclinable
Definition
- Adjective:
- Having a tendency or inclination: "inclinable" describes a person or thing that is disposed or prone to a particular action, feeling, or state.
- Capable of being inclined: In a more literal sense, it can mean something that can be tilted or leaned.
Usage Examples
- (She has a natural tendency to assist those who require aid.)
- (The board can be tilted to that angle.)
- (He is disposed to trust others' positive qualities.)
Advanced Usage
"to be inclinable to something": to have a tendency or preference for a specific thing.
- The committee is inclinable to the new proposal. (The committee shows a favorable tendency toward the proposal.)
"to be inclinable to do something": to be disposed or likely to perform a particular action.
- She is inclinable to accept the job offer despite the low salary. (She is leaning toward accepting the offer.)
Variants and Related Words
Inclination (noun): a person's natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way; a slope.
- He has an inclination to study late at night. (He has a habit or desire to study at that time.)
Incline (verb): to tend to or be disposed toward a particular opinion or action; to lean or slope.
- I incline to the view that education is key. (I lean toward that opinion.)
Inclined (adjective): having a tendency or preference; disposed.
- She is inclined to agree with you. (She is likely to agree.)
Synonyms
- Disposed: having a tendency or inclination.
- Prone: likely to suffer from or be affected by something; having a natural tendency.
- Tending: having a tendency or direction toward something.
Related Idioms
Incline one's ear: to listen favorably or pay attention.
- The king inclined his ear to the petitioner's plea. (He listened with sympathy.)
Follow one's inclination: to act according to one's natural tendency or desire.
- She followed her inclination to travel the world. (She pursued her natural desire.)