inclined
/in'klaind/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Having a tendency or preference towards something: Often used with "to" to indicate a natural disposition or likelihood to think, feel, or act in a particular way.
- At a slope or angle: Positioned at an angle from the horizontal or vertical; not level or perpendicular.
- Prepared or willing: Having made preparations or being in a state of readiness for something.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective (Tendency/Preference):
- She is inclined to agree with the proposal. (She has a tendency or preference to agree.)
- He wasn't inclined to believe the excuse. (He was not naturally disposed to believe it.)
- Adjective (At an angle):
- The picture hung on an inclined wall. (The wall was at a slope.)
- They rolled the ball down the inclined plane. (They used a sloped surface.)
- Adjective (Prepared/Willing):
- They were inclined for the journey, having packed everything. (They were prepared for it.)
Advanced Usage
- "to be inclined to (do something)": To have a tendency or a feeling that makes you likely to do or think something.
- I'm inclined to think we should postpone the meeting. (My feeling or tendency is to think we should postpone.)
- "to be so inclined": To be willing or have the desire to do something (if one chooses to).
- You can join us for dinner, if you are so inclined. (If you have the desire or willingness.)
Variants and Related Words
- Incline (verb): To lean, slope, or bend; to have a tendency; to persuade or influence.
- The road inclines steeply at this point.
- Inclination (noun): A tendency or preference; a slope or slant.
- She has a natural inclination towards art.
- Disinclined (adjective): Unwilling or reluctant; the opposite of "inclined".
- He was disinclined to offer any help.
Synonyms
- Prone: Having a tendency, especially to something undesirable.
- He is prone to exaggeration.
- Leaning: A tendency or preference.
- His political leanings are clear.
- Slanted: Positioned at an angle; biased.
- The report was slanted in their favor.
Related Phrases
- Inclined plane (noun phrase): A simple machine consisting of a sloping surface, used for raising or lowering a load.
- They used an inclined plane to move the heavy box into the truck.
Related Idioms
- "Inclined to one's opinion": Leaning towards or favoring a particular viewpoint.
- After hearing the evidence, the jury was inclined to the prosecutor's opinion.
Adjective
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having made preparations
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prepared to take risks
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at an angle to the horizontal or vertical position
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an inclined plane
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(often followed by `to') having a preference, disposition, or tendency
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wasn't inclined to believe the excuse
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inclined to be moody
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