Definition of Leaning

1. Noun. An inclination to do something. "He felt leanings toward frivolity"

Exact synonyms: Propensity, Tendency
Generic synonyms: Inclination
Derivative terms: Tend

2. Adjective. Departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal. "The headstones were tilted"
Exact synonyms: Atilt, Canted, Tilted, Tipped
Similar to: Inclined

3. Noun. A natural inclination. "He has a proclivity for exaggeration"
Exact synonyms: Proclivity, Propensity
Generic synonyms: Disposition, Inclination, Tendency

4. Noun. The property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical. "He walked with a heavy inclination to the right"
Exact synonyms: Inclination, Lean, List, Tilt
Generic synonyms: Position, Spatial Relation
Derivative terms: Incline, Lean, Lean, List, Tilt

5. Noun. The act of deviating from a vertical position.
Generic synonyms: Act, Deed, Human Action, Human Activity

Definition of Leaning

1. n. The act, or state, of inclining; inclination; tendency; as, a leaning towards Calvinism.

Definition of Leaning

1. a tendency [n -S] - See also: tendency

Lexicographical Neighbors of Leaning

lealties
lealty
leam
leamed
leaming
leams
lean
lean
lean-to
lean-to tent
Leander
leaned
leaner
leaners
leanest
leaning (current term)
leanings
Leaning Tower
Leaning Tower of Pisa
leanly
leanness
leannesses
leans
leant
leany
lean against
lean back
lean on
leap
leap

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