Meaning & use
angle of inclination
The angle that a line, surface, or orbit makes with a fixed horizontal or reference plane.
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Engineers measured the angle of inclination of the roof to ensure proper water drainage.
The satellite's angle of inclination determines which parts of Earth it passes over.
A note on using this word
In astronomy, angle of inclination usually refers to the tilt of an orbit relative to a reference plane, such as a planet's equator.
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tiltslope
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