Inclined

Definition

Having a tendency, disposition, or predisposition towards something; sloping or slanting away from a direct line or course.

Parts of Speech

• Adjective
• Verb (past tense of "incline")

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ɪnˈklaɪnd/
• Respelling: in-KLYND (with "in" as in "tin" and "KLYND" as in "blind")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ɪnˈklaɪnd/
• Respelling: in-KLYND (with "in" as in "tin" and "KLYND" as in "blind")

In both dialects, "inclined" places the primary stress on the second syllable, "KLYND." The pronunciation is the same across both American and British English, focusing on the clear articulation of "in-KLYND."

Etymology

Derived from the Latin "inclinare", meaning "to lean", "inclined" entered the English language around the 1300s. The term embodies both the physical act of leaning and the metaphorical sense of having a tendency or preference towards something.

Derivatives

• Incline (verb)
• Inclination (noun)
• Inclining (noun)
• Inclined plane (noun)
• Decline (verb, noun)

Synonyms

• Leaning
• Predisposed
• Slanted

Antonyms

• Disinclined
• Upright
• Averse

Usage

"Inclined" is used to describe a person's tendency towards a particular behavior or a physical object that is slanted or tilted

Related Terms

• Slope
• Tilt
• Gradient
• Propensity
• Tendency

Detailed Definition

Adjective

• Inclined (Behavioral Tendency): Having a tendency or preference toward a particular behavior or feeling.
  • Example: "She is inclined to help others in need."

• Inclined (Physical Orientation): Slanted or at an angle.
  • Example: "The inclined surface made it difficult to stand upright."

Note: While "inclined" can refer to both a physical angle and a personal preference or tendency, its usage should be determined by the context in which it appears.