inclination
Pronunciation:
/ɪn.klɪˈneɪ.ʃən/noun
Definitions
A physical tilt or bend.
Example: The inclination of his head increased and he awoke with a start.
A slant or slope.
Example: The road up to the house had a steep inclination.
A mental tendency.
Example: His inclination to drink escalated to alcoholism.
The angle of intersection of a reference plane
Example: Artillery must take account of a weapon's precise inclination.