inclining

noun

in·​clin·​ing in-ˈklī-niŋ How to pronounce inclining (audio)
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archaic : party, following

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of inclining was in the 15th century

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“Inclining.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inclining. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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