Meaning : An attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others.
Example :
He had an inclination to give up too easily.
A tendency to be too strict.
Synonyms : disposition, inclination
Translation in other languages :
Meaning : An inclination to do something.
Example :
He felt leanings toward frivolity.
Synonyms : leaning, propensity
Meaning : A characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect.
Example :
The alkaline inclination of the local waters.
Fabric with a tendency to shrink.
Synonyms : inclination
Meaning : A general direction in which something tends to move.
Example :
The shoreward tendency of the current.
The trend of the stock market.
Synonyms : trend