inclinable

[ in-klahy-nuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. having a mental tendency in a certain direction.
2. favorable.
3. capable of being inclined. inclined.

inclinable

/ ɪnˈklaɪnəbəl /

adjective

1. postpositiveusually foll byto having an inclination or tendency (to); disposed (to)
2. capable of being inclined

Other Words From

• nonin·clina·ble adjective
• over·in·clina·ble adjective
• unin·clina·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of inclinable¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; incline, -able

Example Sentences

That Minister seem'd inclinable to serve me, and promis'd to speak for me to the King his Master.

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Several Parliaments seem'd inclinable to support that of Paris.

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Any person inclinable to purchase may be shown the vessel by applying to subscriber, living in Kingston Parish, Gloucester county.

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I found her divided between obstinacy and contrition, but I thought more inclinable to the latter.

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Towards the morning, she appeared inclinable to doze; and her mother left her bed-side, and went to her own.

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