Inclinations Meaning in English
word · lemma: inclination
Definition
Inclinations are your natural tendencies or preferences towards something, or a feeling that makes you want to do or like something.
Usage & Nuances
Used in formal and semi-formal contexts. Often appears with personal traits ('artistic inclinations'), habits, or choices. Usually plural when talking about various tendencies. Not to be confused with 'incline' (the slope of a surface).
Example Sentences
She has strong artistic inclinations.
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People have different inclinations about food.
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His inclinations made him choose music as a career.
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Even as a child, her inclinations were clear – she loved to draw for hours.
natural
We all struggle sometimes to follow our true inclinations.
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My inclinations tell me to travel, but my job keeps me here.
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