inclined

Everyday

1. Inclined to do something means likely to do it or wanting to do it: «I'm inclined to agree». tree →
2. Sloping, leaning at an angle: «an inclined plane». tree →
3. Having a natural talent: «musically inclined». tree →
4. Inclined is the past of incline: leaned or bent. tree →

In the lessons

In science, an «inclined plane» (a ramp) is a simple machine. In everyday talk, «I'm inclined to think …» is a polite way to give an opinion. Phrases: «inclined to», «mathematically inclined», «inclined plane».

Examples

• A ramp is an inclined plane. tree →
• I'm inclined to believe her story. tree →
• He is inclined to get grumpy when tired. tree →
• She is very artistically inclined. tree →
• The road inclined steeply up the hill. tree →
• He inclined his head to listen. tree →
• "Whoever feels inclined, let him go!" answered the brothers. tree →

Note

Pattern: inclined to + verb. Noun: incline (a slope), inclination. In science: an inclined plane makes it easier to lift a load, but you push it a longer distance.

In Jewish tradition

In science, an «inclined plane» (a ramp) is a simple machine. In everyday talk, «I'm inclined to think …» is a polite way to give an opinion. Phrases: «inclined to», «mathematically inclined», «inclined plane».

Examples

• I have inclined my heart to perform Thy statutes, for ever, at every step. (Writings PSA.119.112, JPS 1917) tree →
• I waited patiently for the LORD; and He inclined unto me, and heard my cry. (Writings PSA.40.2, JPS 1917) tree →
• Because He hath inclined His ear unto me, therefore will I call upon Him all my days. (Writings PSA.116.2, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Pattern: inclined to + verb. Noun: incline (a slope), inclination. In science: an inclined plane makes it easier to lift a load, but you push it a longer distance.