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inclined
[in-klahynd]
adjective
deviating in direction from the horizontal or vertical; sloping.
disposed; of a mind (usually followed byto ).
He was inclined to stay.
having a physical tendency; leaning.
tending in a direction that makes an angle with anything else.
inclined
/ ɪnˈklaɪnd /
adjective
having a disposition; tending
sloping or slanting
Other Word Forms
- half-inclined adjective
- quasi-inclined adjective
- uninclined adjective
- well-inclined adjective
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
Pound was a notorious antisemite—long inclined that way, he was getting worse by the time of “Make It New.”
But this could be self-selecting: Clients who want to invest more aggressively may simply seek out advisers who are similarly inclined.
People are already inclined to save rather than spend and this only increases when there are perceptions of tough times ahead.
If homeowners with low rates can assume another 3% loan when they buy a new house, they may be more inclined to list their house and buy another, which frees up inventory.
Yet this moment seems a bit different — as though markets might be more fragile, and investors could be less inclined to simply stomp on the gas pedal at the first sign of any pullback.
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