How Do You Spell DISINCLINE?

Pronunciation: [dˌɪsɪnklˈa͡ɪn] (IPA)

The word "disincline" is spelled as "dis-uh n-clahyn" according to the IPA phonetic transcription. It means to make someone unwilling to do something or to have a lack of enthusiasm towards it. The prefix "dis-" means "not" or "opposite of", while "incline" means to have a tendency or liking towards something. The spelling of "disincline" reflects its roots and can help learners understand the meaning of the word by breaking it down into its individual parts.

DISINCLINE Meaning and Definition

  1. The term "disincline" is a verb used to describe the act of lacking or diminishing one's inclination or desire towards a particular action, situation, or belief. It implies a state of being hesitant, reluctant, or unenthusiastic about engaging in or accepting something.

    When someone is disinclined, they exhibit a reluctance or lack of motivation to undertake a task or pursue a course of action. This lack of inclination can stem from various reasons, such as personal preferences, past experiences, or a mere absence of interest. Disinclination may manifest in showing disinterest, hesitancy, or actively avoiding involvement. It conveys an internal resistance towards something, suggesting an intrinsic unwillingness rather than an external constraint.

    The term can also be used to describe a tendency or predisposition against a certain belief or opinion. In this context, it denotes a resistance to accepting or embracing certain ideas, values, or perspectives. Disinclination can result from differing priorities, divergent beliefs, or a general skepticism towards a particular viewpoint.

    To summarize, disincline refers to the state of lacking interest, motivation, or willingness to engage in an action or accept a belief. It signifies a reluctance, hesitation, or resistance towards involvement, reflecting an individual's internal aversion or disinterest.

  2. To dislike; to excite a slight aversion to; to make disaffected.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for DISINCLINE

Etymology of DISINCLINE

The word "disincline" is derived from the Latin word "inclinare", which means "to bend" or "to lean". The prefix "dis-" in English signifies negation or reversal. Therefore, "disincline" combines the prefix "dis-" and the Latin root "inclinare" to indicate the opposite of inclination or a lack of willingness or interest.

Similar spelling words for DISINCLINE

Conjugate verb Disincline

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have disinclined
you would have disinclined
he/she/it would have disinclined
we would have disinclined
they would have disinclined
I would have disincline
you would have disincline
he/she/it would have disincline
we would have disincline
they would have disincline

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been disinclining
you would have been disinclining
he/she/it would have been disinclining
we would have been disinclining
they would have been disinclining

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would disincline
you would disincline
he/she/it would disincline
we would disincline
they would disincline

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be disinclining
you would be disinclining
he/she/it would be disinclining
we would be disinclining
they would be disinclining

FUTURE

I will disincline
you will disincline
he/she/it will disincline
we will disincline
they will disincline

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be disinclining
you will be disinclining
he/she/it will be disinclining
we will be disinclining
they will be disinclining

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have disinclined
you will have disinclined
he/she/it will have disinclined
we will have disinclined
they will have disinclined

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been disinclining
you will have been disinclining
he/she/it will have been disinclining
we will have been disinclining
they will have been disinclining

IMPERATIVE

you disincline
we let´s disincline

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to disincline

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was disinclining
you were disinclining
he/she/it was disinclining
we were disinclining
they were disinclining

PAST PARTICIPLE

disinclined

PAST PERFECT

I had disinclined
you had disinclined
he/she/it had disinclined
we had disinclined
they had disinclined

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been disinclining
you had been disinclining
he/she/it had been disinclining
we had been disinclining
they had been disinclining

PRESENT

I disincline
you disincline
he/she/it disinclines
we disincline
they disincline

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am disinclining
you are disinclining
he/she/it is disinclining
we are disinclining
they are disinclining

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

disinclining

PRESENT PERFECT

I have disinclined
you have disinclined
he/she/it has disinclined
we have disinclined
they have disinclined

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been disinclining
you have been disinclining
he/she/it has been disinclining
we have been disinclining
they have been disinclining

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it disincline

SIMPLE PAST

I disinclined
you disinclined
he/she/it disinclined
we disinclined
they disinclined

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