inclinable

[ in-klahy-nuh-buhl ]

adjective

having a mental tendency in a certain direction.
favorable.

capable of being inclined.

Origin of inclinable

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at incline, -able

Other words from inclinable

non·in·clin·a·ble, adjective
o·ver·in·clin·a·ble, adjective
un·in·clin·a·ble, adjective

Words Nearby inclinable

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How to use inclinable in a sentence

That Minister seem'd inclinable to serve me, and promis'd to speak for me to the King his Master.
The Memoirs of Charles-Lewis, Baron de Pollnitz, Volume III | Karl Ludwig von Pllnitz
Several Parliaments seem'd inclinable to support that of Paris.
The Memoirs of Charles-Lewis, Baron de Pollnitz, Volume III | Karl Ludwig von Pllnitz
Any person inclinable to purchase may be shown the vessel by applying to subscriber, living in Kingston Parish, Gloucester county.
Some Notes on Shipbuilding and Shipping in Colonial Virginia | Cerinda W. Evans
I found her divided between obstinacy and contrition, but I thought more inclinable to the latter.
Forgotten Tales of Long Ago | E. V. Lucas
Towards the morning, she appeared inclinable to doze; and her mother left her bed-side, and went to her own.
The Sylph, Volume I and II | Georgiana Cavendish

British Dictionary definitions for inclinable

inclinable

/ (ɪnˈklaɪnəbəl) /

adjective

(postpositive usually foll by to) having an inclination or tendency (to); disposed (to)
capable of being inclined

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