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incliningThe present participle of incline; leaning, slanting, or tending toward a particular direction or preference.

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: The present participle of incline; leaning, slanting, or tending toward a particular direction or preference.

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈklaɪnɪŋ/

Korean meaning: 기울어지는, 경향을 보이는

Korean pronunciation: 인-클라이-닝 (강세: 클라)

Example Sentences

  • The Leaning Tower of Pisa has been inclining for centuries, making tourists wonder if it will ever fall.
  • My cat is inclining toward sleeping 20 hours a day instead of the usual 18.
  • The students are inclining toward choosing pizza over salad for lunch.

inclining

VERB

//ɪnˈklaɪnɪŋ//

The present participle of incline; leaning, slanting, or tending toward a particular direction or preference.

inclining concept
💡 Concept

The present participle of incline; leaning, slanting, or tending toward a particular direction or preference.

inclining rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Inclining over plans defining, brings moments truly shining!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪnˈklaɪnɪŋ/

🌳Etymology

Prefixin--
Rootclin
Suffix--ing

Origin

From Latin 'inclinare' meaning 'to lean toward' or 'to bend.' The word evolved through Old French before entering English in the 14th century.

🎵Rhyme

recliningdecliningdefining

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The Leaning Tower of Pisa has been inclining for centuries, making tourists wonder if it will ever fall.

😄 Fun example

My cat is inclining toward sleeping 20 hours a day instead of the usual 18.

The students are inclining toward choosing pizza over salad for lunch.

The inclining path made hiking more challenging than expected.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

leaningtendingslantingtiltingbending

Antonyms

straighteningleveling

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