procline

/ˈproʊklaɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

a tendency or direction in which something is developing or moving

“The procline of the company’s profits indicates a positive growth in recent years.”

2. verb

to incline or lean in a particular direction

“The trees procline towards the sunlight, exposing their leaves to warm rays.”

Synonyms

  • direction
  • trend

Antonyms

  • decline
  • regress