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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
中文释义
倾向，喜好
Significado en Español
inclinación, tendencia
한국어 뜻
경향, 기호
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khuynh hướng, sở thích
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Example Sentence

She has a natural inclination towards artistic pursuits.

她天生对艺术事业有一种倾向。

Synonyms
tendency propensity predilection penchant
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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”?

  1. A dislike
  2. B tendency
  3. C ignorance
  4. D avoidance
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B — tendency. “inclination” means n. a tendency or preference to think, act, or behave in a particular way

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

She has always had a strong ______ toward music and the visual arts.

  1. A dislike
  2. B aversion
  3. C hatred
  4. D inclination
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D — inclination. “inclination” means n. a tendency or preference to think, act, or behave in a particular way

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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.

How do you use “inclination” in a sentence?

She has a natural inclination towards artistic pursuits. (她天生对艺术事业有一种倾向。)

What are synonyms for “inclination”?

tendency, propensity, predilection, penchant — all close in meaning to inclination (n. a tendency or preference to think, act, or behave in a particular way).

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.

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