inclined

[ in-klahynd ]

/ ɪnˈklaɪnd /

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adjective

deviating in direction from the horizontal or vertical; sloping.

disposed; of a mind (usually followed by to): He was inclined to stay.

having a physical tendency; leaning.

tending in a direction that makes an angle with anything else.

Origin of inclined

First recorded in 1350–1400, inclined is from the Middle English word enclyned. See incline, -ed²

OTHER WORDS FROM inclined

half-in·clined, adjective qua·si-in·clined, adjective un·in·clined, adjective well-in·clined, adjective

Words nearby inclined

inclement, inclinable, inclination, inclinatory, incline, inclined, inclined plane, inclined railway, inclined to, inclining, inclinometer

Definition for inclined (2 of 2)

incline

[ verb in-klahyn; noun in-klahyn, in-klahyn ]

/ verb ɪnˈklaɪn; noun ˈɪn klaɪn, ɪnˈklaɪn /

verb (used with object), in·clined, in·clin·ing.

to deviate from the vertical or horizontal; slant.

to have a mental tendency, preference, etc.; be disposed: We incline to rest and relaxation these days.

to tend, in a physical sense; approximate: The flowers incline toward blue.

to tend in character or in course of action: a political philosophy that inclines toward the conservative.

to lean; bend.

verb (used with object), in·clined, in·clin·ing.

to dispose (a person) in mind, habit, etc. (usually followed by to): His attitude did not incline me to help him.

to bow, nod, or bend (the head, body, etc.): He inclined his head in greeting.

to cause to lean or bend in a particular direction.

noun

an inclined surface; slope; slant.

Railroads.

Also called inclined plane, incline plane. a cable railroad, the gradient of which is approximately 45°.
any railroad or portion of a railroad, the gradient of which is too steep for ordinary locomotive adhesion alone to be effective.

Mining.

an angled shaft following a dipping vein.
an inclined haulageway.

Origin of incline

1300–50; Middle English inclinen < Latin inclīnāre, equivalent to in- in-² + -clīnāre to bend (see lean¹); replacing Middle English enclinen < Middle French < Latin, as above

SYNONYMS FOR incline

1 lean, slope, rise, fall, pitch.

2 tend, lean.

3, 4 verge, veer.

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OTHER WORDS FROM incline

in·clin·er, noun o·ver·in·cline, verb, o·ver·in·clined, o·ver·in·clin·ing. re·in·cline, verb, re·in·clined, re·in·clin·ing.

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Notwithstanding this copy-book preamble, my boy, I am inclined to suggest a little prudence on your part.

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After a third attempt I desisted, not a little hurt, I confess, but not in the least inclined to quarrel with him.

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One sharp word from Stewart calmed Madeline's horse; the other horses, however, were frightened and not inclined to stand.

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Tommy was not inclined to check his pace, but a revolver in the hands of the fellow induced him to do so.

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British Dictionary definitions for inclined (1 of 2)

inclined

/ (ɪnˈklaɪnd) /

adjective

(postpositive often foll by to) having a disposition; tending

sloping or slanting

British Dictionary definitions for inclined (2 of 2)

incline

verb (ɪnˈklaɪn)

to deviate or cause to deviate from a particular plane, esp a vertical or horizontal plane; slope or slant

(when tr, may take an infinitive) to be disposed or cause to be disposed (towards some attitude or to do something) he inclines towards levity; that does not incline me to think that you are right

to bend or lower (part of the body, esp the head), as in a bow or in order to listen

incline one's ear to listen favourably (to)

noun (ˈɪnklaɪn, ɪnˈklaɪn)

an inclined surface or slope; gradient

short for inclined railway

Derived forms of incline

incliner, noun

Word Origin for incline

C13: from Latin inclīnāre to cause to lean, from clīnāre to bend; see lean 1

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Definition for inclined (2 of 2)

verb (used with object), in·clined, in·clin·ing.

verb (used with object), in·clined, in·clin·ing.

noun

Origin of incline

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British Dictionary definitions for inclined (1 of 2)

adjective

British Dictionary definitions for inclined (2 of 2)

verb (ɪnˈklaɪn)

noun (ˈɪnklaɪn, ɪnˈklaɪn)

Derived forms of incline

Word Origin for incline

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inclined

adjective

Origin of inclined

OTHER WORDS FROM inclined

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Definition for inclined (2 of 2)

verb (used with object), in·clined, in·clin·ing.

verb (used with object), in·clined, in·clin·ing.

noun

Origin of incline

SYNONYMS FOR incline

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British Dictionary definitions for inclined (1 of 2)

adjective

British Dictionary definitions for inclined (2 of 2)

verb (ɪnˈklaɪn)

noun (ˈɪnklaɪn, ɪnˈklaɪn)

Derived forms of incline

Word Origin for incline