incline

Belirli bir yönde eğilmek veya meyletmek

To lean or slope in a particular direction; to tilt.

• The road inclines steeply as you approach the mountain.
• She inclined her head slightly to hear better.
• Geologists discovered that tectonic plates incline at varying angles where continental margins meet, creating zones of intense seismic activity.
• The ancient Roman aqueducts were engineered to incline just slightly over great distances, allowing gravity to transport water efficiently.
• Studies show that individuals with certain personality traits incline toward collaborative problem-solving rather than competitive approaches in group settings.
• When exposed to directional light sources, many plant species naturally incline their stems toward the strongest illumination to maximize photosynthesis.

Eş anlamlılar: slope, tilt, lean, slant, angle

Zıt anlamlılar: level, straighten, flatten

Belirli bir fikre, eyleme veya duruma eğilimli olmak

To be disposed or tend toward a particular opinion, action, or condition.

• I incline to agree with your assessment.
• She inclines toward a more cautious approach.

Eş anlamlılar: tend, be disposed, lean toward, favor, prefer

Zıt anlamlılar: disincline, oppose, resist

Eğim veya meyil; eğik bir yüzey veya düzlem

A slope or slant; an inclined surface or plane.

• The truck struggled up the steep incline.
• We walked down a gentle incline toward the lake.

Eş anlamlılar: slope, gradient, ramp, hill, grade

Zıt anlamlılar: flat, level ground, plain