inclination

Sense 1 noun

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

he had an inclination to give up too easily

Sense 2 noun

(astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees

Sense 3 noun

(geometry) the angle formed by the x-axis and a given line (measured counterclockwise from the positive half of the x-axis)

Sense 4 noun

(physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon

Sense 5 noun

that toward which you are inclined to feel a liking

her inclination is for classical music

Sense 6 noun

the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical

the tower had a pronounced tilt

Sense 7 noun

a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect

the alkaline inclination of the local waters

Sense 8 noun

the act of inclining; bending forward

an inclination of his head indicated his agreement