What is the meaning of inclination?

noun

• An attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others.
  • usage: "he had an inclination to give up too easily"; "a tendency to be too strict"
  • synonyms: disposition, tendency
• Astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees.
  • synonyms: inclination of an orbit
• Geometry) the angle formed by the x-axis and a given line (measured counterclockwise from the positive half of the x-axis. ()
  • synonyms: angle of inclination
• Physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon.
  • synonyms: dip, angle of dip, magnetic dip, magnetic inclination
• That toward which you are inclined to feel a liking.
  • usage: "her inclination is for classical music"
• The property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical.
  • usage: "the tower had a pronounced tilt"; "the ship developed a list to starboard"; "he walked with a heavy inclination to the right"
  • synonyms: tilt, list, lean, leaning
• A characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect.
  • usage: "the alkaline inclination of the local waters"; "fabric with a tendency to shrink"
  • synonyms: tendency
• The act of inclining; bending forward.
  • usage: "an inclination of his head indicated his agreement"
  • synonyms: inclining