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Inclination

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(geometry) the angle formed by the x-axis and a given line (measured counterclockwise from the positive half of the x-axis)

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the act of inclining

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a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect

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the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical

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an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

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that toward which one is inclined to feel a liking

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(astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees

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(physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon

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angle of dipangle of inclinationdipdispositioninclination of an orbitincliningleanleaninglistmagnetic dipmagnetic inclinationtendencytilt
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Inclinations
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Inclination's
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Inclinations'