p. p. & a. | 1. | Having a leaning or tendency towards, or away from, a thing; disposed or moved by wish, desire, or judgment; | ||||||
2. | (Math.) Making an angle with some line or plane; - said of a line or plane. | |||||||
3. | (Bot.) Bent out of a perpendicular position, or into a curve with the convex side uppermost.
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Adj. | 1. | inclined - (often followed by `to') having a preference, disposition, or tendency; "wasn't inclined to believe the excuse"; "inclined to be moody" Antonyms: disinclined - unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval; "disinclined to say anything to anybody" |
2. | inclined - at an angle to the horizontal or vertical position; "an inclined plane" Antonyms: horizontal - parallel to or in the plane of the horizon or a base line; "a horizontal surface" vertical, perpendicular - at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line; "a vertical camera angle"; "the monument consists of two vertical pillars supporting a horizontal slab"; "measure the perpendicular height" | |
3. | inclined - having made preparations; "prepared to take risks" | |
4. | inclined - used especially of the head or upper back; "a bent head and sloping shoulders" |