Inclination
Noun
US
/ˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/
UK
/ˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/
US
/ˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/
UK
/ˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/
A tendency to prefer or be drawn toward something.
His inclination was to refuse the offer.
The survey revealed an inclination toward online shopping.
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Inclination refers to a tendency or preference. Use 'inclined' as the adjective form. Common in formal writing.
Inclination appears in IELTS essays discussing preferences.
Use inclination when describing a natural tendency toward something.