inclination
/ˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃn/
in · cli · na · tion
ˌɪn · klɪ · ˈneɪ · ʃn
English Definition
n. a tendency or preference to think, act, or behave in a particular way
Significado en Español
inclinación, tendencia
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khuynh hướng, sở thích
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
in(inside) + clin(lean) + -ation(noun suffix) → inclination, tendency.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for “inclination”?
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A
dislike
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B
tendency
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C
ignorance
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D
avoidance
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B — tendency.
“inclination” means n. a tendency or preference to think, act, or behave in a particular way
Common questions about “inclination”
What does “inclination” mean?
inclination — n. a tendency or preference to think, act, or behave in a particular way. In Chinese: 倾向，喜好.
How do you pronounce “inclination”?
inclination is pronounced /ˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃn/. It breaks into 4 syllables: in · cli · na · tion.
Is “inclination” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. inclination appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “inclination”?
in(inside) + clin(lean) + -ation(noun suffix) → inclination, tendency.
