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.
Related Idioms & Phrases
follow one's automatic inclination
act on automatic inclination
overcome one's automatic inclination
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