Meaning

• A physical tilt or bend.

  "The inclination of his head increased and he awoke with a start."

• A slant or slope.

  "The road up to the house had a steep inclination."

• A mental tendency.

  "His inclination to drink escalated to alcoholism."

• The angle of intersection of a reference plane

  "Artillery must take account of a weapon's precise inclination."

• A person or thing loved or admired.