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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The Yellow seem'd much fainter than in the Day, and inclinable to a pale Straw Colour.
From Experiments and Considerations Touching Colours (1664) by Boyle, Robert
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 Charles I, King of England
His Majesty thought very well of her, and had even seem'd inclinable to determine in her favor, when, opposite Cabals were set at work, which quite frustrated the Proposal.
Large microscope, inclinable, with hinged joint and clamping lever and fitted with round revolving centering stage.
From Microscopes and Accessory Apparatus Catalogue No. 40 by Leitz, Ernst
He was a person very inclinable to follow such advices, and therefore readily came into these proposals as soon as they were made.
From Lives of the Most Remarkable Criminals Who have been Condemned and Executed for Murder, the Highway, Housebreaking, Street Robberies, Coining or other offences by Hayward, Arthur L.
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