inclination inclination /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/

noun

1. () 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
   
2. () (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)
   
3. () (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
   
4. 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
   
5. 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
   
6. 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
   
   
7. 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
   
8. (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
   

 blueprint blueprint /ˈbluːˌprɪnt/

noun

1. Photographic print of plans or technical drawings etc.  ( blueprint )
   photographic print of plans or technical drawings etc.
    The architect showed us the blueprint for our new house.
   The architect showed us the blueprint for our new house.
   
   
2. Something intended as a guide for making something else  ( blueprint , pattern , design )
   something intended as a guide for making something else
    A blueprint for a house
   a blueprint for a house
    A pattern for a skirt
   a pattern for a skirt
   

verb

1. Make a blueprint of  ( blueprint , draft [ N. American] , draught [Canadian, British] )
   make a blueprint of
   

 DTs DTs /diːˈtiːz/

noun

1. Acute delirium caused by alcohol poisoning  ( delirium tremens , DTs )
   acute delirium caused by alcohol poisoning
   
   

 topknot topknot /ˈtɑːpˌnɑːt/

noun

1. 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.
   
   
2. 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.