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inclination
inclination /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
noun
-
(
)
An attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
(
disposition
, inclination
, tendency
)
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
He had an inclination to give up too easily
he had an inclination to give up too easily
A tendency to be too strict
a tendency to be too strict
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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)
(
angle of inclination
, inclination
)
(geometry) the angle formed by the x-axis and a given line (measured counterclockwise from the positive half of the x-axis)
-
()
(astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees
(
inclination of an orbit
, inclination
)
(astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees
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The act of inclining; bending forward
(
inclination
, inclining
)
the act of inclining; bending forward
An inclination of his head indicated his agreement
an inclination of his head indicated his agreement
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A characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect
(
inclination
, tendency
)
a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect
The alkaline inclination of the local waters
the alkaline inclination of the local waters
Fabric with a tendency to shrink
fabric with a tendency to shrink
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The property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical
(
inclination
, lean
, leaning
, list
, tilt
)
the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical
The tower had a pronounced tilt
the tower had a pronounced tilt
The ship developed a list to starboard
the ship developed a list to starboard
He walked with a heavy inclination to the right
he walked with a heavy inclination to the right
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That toward which you are inclined to feel a liking
(
inclination
)
that toward which you are inclined to feel a liking
Her inclination is for classical music
her inclination is for classical music
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(physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon
(
angle of dip
, dip
, inclination
, magnetic dip
, magnetic inclination
)
(physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon
oeil de boeuf
oeil de boeuf /ˌwæj də ˈbuːf/
noun
-
A circular or oval window; 17th or 18th century French architecture
(
oeil de boeuf
)
a circular or oval window; 17th or 18th century French architecture
The grand mansion had an oeil de boeuf that brought in beautiful natural light.
The grand mansion had an oeil de boeuf that brought in beautiful natural light.
Du Bois
Du Bois /duː ˈbwɑː/
noun
-
United States civil rights leader and political activist who campaigned for equality for Black Americans (1868-1963)
(
Du Bois
, W. E. B. Du Bois
, William Edward Burghardt Du Bois
)
United States civil rights leader and political activist who campaigned for equality for Black Americans (1868-1963)
topknot
topknot /ˈtɑːpˌnɑːt/
noun
-
Showy crest or knot of hair or feathers
(
topknot
)
showy crest or knot of hair or feathers
The bird's topknot, a showy crest of feathers, was its most distinguishing feature.
The bird's topknot, a showy crest of feathers, was its most distinguishing feature.
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Headdress consisting of a decorative ribbon or bow worn in the hair
(
topknot
)
headdress consisting of a decorative ribbon or bow worn in the hair
She styled her hair in a topknot, using a decorative ribbon as the finishing touch.
She styled her hair in a topknot, using a decorative ribbon as the finishing touch.
