1
: having inclination, disposition, or tendency
2
a
: having a leaning or slope
b
: making an angle with a line or plane
Synonyms
Examples of inclined in a Sentence
people who are inclined toward volunteering
a special school for children who are inclined toward the arts
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There might be a genetic component too, as is the case with dogs: The scant studies on the subject suggest that certain interactive and assertive cat breeds, including Siamese and Abyssinians, are more inclined to retrieve.
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Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 22 Nov. 2023
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County, cites certain species of lizards and crustaceans are more inclined to asexually reproduce through parthenogenesis compared to sharks and other more complex vertebrates.
—Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 6 Nov. 2023
Meanwhile, the legal uncertainty may be another reason homeowners might be inclined to wait to list their homes, at a time of challenging conditions for buyers and sellers alike.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 3 Nov. 2023
When fall and winter rolls around, people are inclined to hibernate, have less energy to do activities, and struggle to adapt to more cloudy and colder weather.
—Kiara Byrd, Essence, 2 Nov. 2023
Over the last 20 years, a loose confederation of mathematically inclined physicists and physically inclined mathematicians has endeavored to more clearly identify the power of the quantum realm.
—Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 19 Oct. 2023
It Samsung’s Powerful Galaxy S24 Ultra Upgrade Confirmed Additionally, men with high levels of sadism, characterized by deriving pleasure from causing harm, humiliation or suffering to others, are also more inclined to commit such acts.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
Candidates might be inclined to make ever-earlier entrances given the enormous sums required to win the post in recent cycles.
—Laura Vozzella, Washington Post, 11 Nov. 2023
When Solorio’s attorney’s argued that the 19-year-old had an alibi backed by his girlfriend and sister, prosecutors and detectives dismissed the notion, arguing the two women would be inclined to lie to keep Solorio out of jail.
—Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2023
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Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 22 Nov. 2023
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County, cites certain species of lizards and crustaceans are more inclined to asexually reproduce through parthenogenesis compared to sharks and other more complex vertebrates.
—Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 6 Nov. 2023
Meanwhile, the legal uncertainty may be another reason homeowners might be inclined to wait to list their homes, at a time of challenging conditions for buyers and sellers alike.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 3 Nov. 2023
When fall and winter rolls around, people are inclined to hibernate, have less energy to do activities, and struggle to adapt to more cloudy and colder weather.
—Kiara Byrd, Essence, 2 Nov. 2023
Over the last 20 years, a loose confederation of mathematically inclined physicists and physically inclined mathematicians has endeavored to more clearly identify the power of the quantum realm.
—Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 19 Oct. 2023
It Samsung’s Powerful Galaxy S24 Ultra Upgrade Confirmed Additionally, men with high levels of sadism, characterized by deriving pleasure from causing harm, humiliation or suffering to others, are also more inclined to commit such acts.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
Candidates might be inclined to make ever-earlier entrances given the enormous sums required to win the post in recent cycles.
—Laura Vozzella, Washington Post, 11 Nov. 2023
When Solorio’s attorney’s argued that the 19-year-old had an alibi backed by his girlfriend and sister, prosecutors and detectives dismissed the notion, arguing the two women would be inclined to lie to keep Solorio out of jail.
—Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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The first known use of inclined was
in the 15th century
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“Inclined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inclined. Accessed 2 Dec. 2023.
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inclined
adjective
: having an inclination, disposition, or tendency
was inclined to stay up late
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