Synonyms & related words for inclination

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of inclination — including tendency, inclining, leaning, proclivity, disposition, propensity. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to inclination

Explore words related to inclination — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include inclinable, propend, inclined, disinclination, monoclinal, disincline, canted, reluctance. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for inclination

Common synonyms for inclination include tendency, inclining, leaning, proclivity, disposition, propensity, tilt, penchant — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does inclination come from?

The word inclination breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root clin-, from Latin clino (“lean, bend”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.