adjective
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having an inclination or tendency (to); disposed (to)
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capable of being inclined
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of inclinable
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at incline, -able
Example Sentences
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No delight have they in sighs and tears, but are ever inclinable to prayers, and ready to yield to the solicitations of Love.
From The Decameron, Volume II by J. M. (James Macmullen) Rigg
Some men have that height, as to interpret all faire condescendings as arguments of feeblenesse, and glory most in an unflexible stifnesse, when they see others most supple and inclinable to them.
From Eikon Basilike The Pourtracture of His Sacred Majestie, in His Solitudes and Sufferings by King of England Charles I
I found her divided between obstinacy and contrition, but I thought more inclinable to the latter.
From Forgotten Tales of Long Ago by F. D. Bedford
Thou shalt find those to be most inclinable to entertain friendship for the true believers who say, We are Christians.
From Christianity and Islam in Spain (756-1031) by Charles Reginald Haines
The jury could not for several hours agree on their verdict, seven being inclinable to find the defendants guilty, and the others not guilty.
From Notes and Queries, Number 235, April 29, 1854 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. by Various
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