magnetic inclination
- noun
- /mæɡˈnɛtɪk ɪnˈklɪneɪʃən/
- Specialized
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inclinación magnética
- Compasses give different readings depending on the local magnetic inclination.
Examples
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The survey team measured the magnetic inclination at several points across the field.
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Changes in magnetic inclination can indicate variations in the Earth's magnetic field over time.
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The magnetic inclination varies across different regions.
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Can you explain the magnetic inclination in this area?
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The survey team measured the magnetic inclination at several points across the field.
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Compasses give different readings depending on the local magnetic inclination.
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Changes in magnetic inclination can indicate variations in the Earth's magnetic field over time.
Synonyms
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6.3
The angle or tilt of something compared with a flat line
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8.3
The angle a magnetic needle makes with the horizontal
The angle a magnetic needle makes with the horizon at a place
The tilt between Earth's magnetic field and the flat ground at a place
Surface Forms
Morphology
The noun phrase combines 'magnetic' (relating to magnetism) with 'inclination' (a tilt or angle), so its meaning — an angle of tilt associated with magnetism — is directly derivable from the constituents. The adjective+noun composition follows a transparent, cross-linguistically common pattern, so a B1 learner who knows both words can infer the technical sense even if they lack specialized geophysical knowledge.
Etymology
Magnetic inclination comes from the picture of a compass needle leaning up or down. magnetic points to the compass force and inclination means a 'tilt', so the phrase means the 'angle' the needle makes with a flat surface.