1. present participle of incline; leaning or slanting toward something
2. tending toward a particular opinion, preference, or course of action

1. the act of leaning or bending toward something

Examples

• The tower was inclining dangerously to one side.
• She found herself inclining toward the more conservative option.
• The tree was inclining over the fence after the storm.
• He was inclining his head to listen more carefully.
• The voters seemed to be inclining toward the challenger.
• The inclining of the ship made everyone nervous.
• Her inclining toward art became evident in high school.