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automatic inclination

[/ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk ɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/]
nounpl: automatic inclinations
inclinação automática
1. A natural or instinctive tendency to do something without conscious thought or deliberation
His automatic inclination was to help others in need.
Sua inclinação automática era ajudar as pessoas necessitadas.
2. In mechanics or engineering, a self-adjusting angle or slope that occurs naturally
The automatic inclination of the conveyor belt prevented material from sliding back.
A inclinação automática da esteira transportadora impediu o material de deslizar para trás.
3. An instinctive preference or predisposition towards something
She had an automatic inclination towards artistic pursuits.
Ela tinha uma inclinação automática para atividades artísticas.
Synonyms
natural tendencyinstinctive preferenceinnate inclinationspontaneous inclination
Antonyms
deliberate choiceconscious decisionwillful resistance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
inclinação automática
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
inclinação automática
Common in business and technical contexts
Portugal
inclinação automática
Used in both formal and informal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow one's automatic inclination
act on automatic inclination
overcome one's automatic inclination
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