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inclined

[ in-klahynd ]

adjective

  1. deviating in direction from the horizontal or vertical; sloping.
  2. disposed; of a mind (usually followed by to ):

    He was inclined to stay.

  3. having a physical tendency; leaning.
  4. tending in a direction that makes an angle with anything else.


inclined

/ ɪˈɪԻ /

adjective

  1. postpositiveoften foll byto having a disposition; tending
  2. sloping or slanting
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • 󲹱-·Ա adjective
  • ܲȴ-·Ա adjective
  • ܲi·Ա adjective
  • ɱ-·Ա adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of inclined1

First recorded in 1350–1400, inclined is from the Middle English word enclyned. See incline, -ed 2
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This frankness means I’m inclined to believe Remmick and his burgeoning cult of bloodsuckers when they swear that the afterlife is the only place where our protagonists can truly be free.

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The November elections brought more centrist members to the 11-member body who may be more inclined to support Lurie’s centrist agenda.

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Gardaí said his seat was inclined back meaning his "vision was greatly reduced".

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The markets believe that US President Donald Trump's tariff bombshell is expected to raise prices, lower demand and reduce profits, making companies less valuable and more inclined to cut investment and jobs.

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She might feel less inclined to, if she feels she has been the victim of an establishment stitch-up.

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