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- [in-klahynd]
- /ɪnˈklaɪnd/
- /ɪnˈklaɪnd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-klahynd]
- /ɪnˈklaɪnd/
Definitions of inclined word
- adjective inclined deviating in direction from the horizontal or vertical; sloping. 1
- adjective inclined disposed; of a mind (usually followed by to): He was inclined to stay. 1
- adjective inclined having a physical tendency; leaning. 1
- adjective inclined tending in a direction that makes an angle with anything else. 1
- verb with object inclined to deviate from the vertical or horizontal; slant. 1
- verb with object inclined to have a mental tendency, preference, etc.; be disposed: We incline to rest and relaxation these days. 1
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Origin of inclined
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
First recorded in 1350-1400, inclined is from the Middle English word enclyned. See incline, -ed2
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Parts of speech for Inclined
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
inclined popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inclined
adj inclined
- willing — disposed or consenting; inclined: willing to go along.
- apt — An apt remark, description, or choice is especially suitable.
- prone — having a natural inclination or tendency to something; disposed; liable: to be prone to anger.
- tending — to attend by action, care, etc. (usually followed by to).
- given — past participle of give.
adjective inclined
- persuaded — to prevail on (a person) to do something, as by advising or urging: We could not persuade him to wait.
- liable — legally responsible: You are liable for the damage caused by your action.
- leaning — the act or state of leaning; inclination: The tower has a pronounced lean.
- sloping — to have or take an inclined or oblique direction or angle considered with reference to a vertical or horizontal plane; slant.
- slanting — to veer or angle away from a given level or line, especially from a horizontal; slope.
Antonyms for inclined
adj inclined
- unwilling — not willing; reluctant; loath; averse: an unwilling partner in the crime.
adjective inclined
- averse — If you say that you are not averse to something, you mean that you quite like it or quite want to do it.
- disinclined — lacking desire or willingness; unwilling; averse: I'm disinclined to go to the movies tonight.
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