Entry 3 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913 Inclining · In·clin·ing · IPA a. n. 01 a. Same as Inclined, 3. 1. Same as Inclined, 3.(Bot.) See: Inclined 02 n. Inclination; disposition. 1. Inclination; disposition. “On the first inclining towards sleep.” — Burke. 2. Party or side chosen; a following. “Both you of my inclining, and the rest.” — Shak.