1. a tendency to act or think in a particular way; a preference or liking for something
2. a sloping or leaning position; the angle at which something slopes
3. a slight desire or willingness to do something

Examples

• She has a natural inclination toward music and art.
• His inclination is to avoid conflict whenever possible.
• The steep inclination of the hill made climbing difficult.
• The tower has a slight inclination to the left.
• I have no inclination to attend the meeting today.
• Her inclination to help others is well known.
• The roof’s inclination allows rain to run off easily.