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How do you spell Inclination?

Correct spelling

inclination

Remember CLIN like 'recline' - you lean back to recline, lean toward an inclination.

Why is inclination spelled this way?

From Latin inclinare, to lean toward. IN (toward) + CLINARE (to lean). An inclination is a leaning — preference expressed as a tilt toward one option over another.

Common misspellings of inclination

incliantioninclanationinclinnationinclineation

Example

Her inclination toward mathematics led her to pursue a career in engineering.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell inclination?+
The correct spelling is "inclination". Remember CLIN like 'recline' - you lean back to recline, lean toward an inclination.
Is it incliantion or inclination?+
The correct spelling is "inclination", not "incliantion".

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