definition of
inclination

[1] #1 inclination n. [disposition, tendency] an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others; "he had an inclination to give up too easily"; "a tendency to be too strict". wn

[2] #2 inclination n. [inclination of an orbit] (astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees. wn

[3] #3 inclination n. [angle of inclination] (geometry) the angle formed by the x-axis and a given line (measured counterclockwise from the positive half of the x-axis). wn

[4] #4 inclination n. [dip, angle of dip, magnetic dip, magnetic inclination] (physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon. wn

[5] #5 inclination n. that toward which you are inclined to feel a liking; "her inclination is for classical music". wn