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 inclination inclination /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/

noun

  1. () An attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others  ( disposition , inclination , tendency )
    an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
     He had an inclination to give up too easily
    he had an inclination to give up too easily
     A tendency to be too strict
    a tendency to be too strict
  2. () (geometry) the angle formed by the x-axis and a given line (measured counterclockwise from the positive half of the x-axis)  ( angle of inclination , inclination )
    (geometry) the angle formed by the x-axis and a given line (measured counterclockwise from the positive half of the x-axis)
  3. () (astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees  ( inclination of an orbit , inclination )
    (astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees
  4. The act of inclining; bending forward  ( inclination , inclining )
    the act of inclining; bending forward
     An inclination of his head indicated his agreement
    an inclination of his head indicated his agreement
  5. A characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect  ( inclination , tendency )
    a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect
     The alkaline inclination of the local waters
    the alkaline inclination of the local waters
     Fabric with a tendency to shrink
    fabric with a tendency to shrink
  6. The property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical  ( inclination , lean , leaning , list , tilt )
    the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical
     The tower had a pronounced tilt
    the tower had a pronounced tilt
     The ship developed a list to starboard
    the ship developed a list to starboard
     He walked with a heavy inclination to the right
    he walked with a heavy inclination to the right
  7. That toward which you are inclined to feel a liking  ( inclination )
    that toward which you are inclined to feel a liking
     Her inclination is for classical music
    her inclination is for classical music
  8. (physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon  ( angle of dip , dip , inclination , magnetic dip , magnetic inclination )
    (physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon


 European house cricket European house cricket /ˌjʊərəˈpiːən haʊs ˈkrɪkɪt/

noun

  1. Lives in human dwellings; naturalized in parts of America  ( Acheta domestica , European house cricket )
    lives in human dwellings; naturalized in parts of America


 parts bin parts bin /pɑːrts bɪn/

noun

  1. A bin for holding spare parts  ( parts bin )
    a bin for holding spare parts
     The mechanic reached into the parts bin to find the necessary component for the repair.
    The mechanic reached into the parts bin to find the necessary component for the repair.


 Afro-wig Afro-wig /ˈæfroʊ wɪɡ/

noun

  1. A wig that gives the appearance of an Afro hairdo  ( Afro-wig )
    a wig that gives the appearance of an Afro hairdo
     For the 70's themed party, he wore an Afro-wig to match his retro outfit.
    For the 70's themed party, he wore an Afro-wig to match his retro outfit.