The difference between Inclination and Steepness
When used as nouns, inclination means a physical tilt or bend, whereas steepness means the state or quality of being steep.
check bellow for the other definitions of Inclination and Steepness
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Inclination as a noun:
A physical tilt or bend.
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Inclination as a noun:
A slant or slope.
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Inclination as a noun:
A mental tendency.
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Inclination as a noun (geometry):
The angle of intersection of a reference plane
Examples:
"The astronomer calculated the inclination of the equator or [[ecliptic]] of Earth and the [[orbital]] planes of each visible [[heavenly body]]."
"Artillery must take account of a weapon's precise inclination."
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Inclination as a noun (obsolete):
A person or thing loved or admired.
Examples:
"rfquotek Sir W. Temple <blockquote>“''Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passion, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence.''” — [[w:John_Adams John Adams]]</blockquote>"
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Steepness as a noun (uncountable):
The state or quality of being steep.
Examples:
"The steepness of the hill caused the accident."
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Steepness as a noun (countable):
The result or product of being steep.