inclining — The 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.
The present participle of incline; leaning, slanting, or tending toward a particular direction or preference.
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Origin
From Latin 'inclinare' meaning 'to lean toward' or 'to bend.' The word evolved through Old French before entering English in the 14th century.
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“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.”
“The inclining path made hiking more challenging than expected.”
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