inclinable

[ in-klahy-nuh-buhl ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

inclinable

/ ɪnˈklaɪnəbəl /

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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