inclination

Definitions

A natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way.

A slope or slant, especially of a surface or line.

The angle at which a straight line or plane is inclined to another.

Examples

He has a natural inclination toward music and spends hours practicing the piano.

The steep inclination of the hill made it difficult for the hikers to reach the summit.

Synonyms

tendency predilection penchant propensity bias leaning preference

Antonyms

aversion disinclination indifference antipathy reluctance dislike repugnance