leaning

/ˈlinɪŋ/

/ˈlinɪŋ/

Other forms: leanings

Definitions of leaning

1. noun

   the act of deviating from a vertical position
   type of:

   act, deed, human action, human activity

   something that people do or cause to happen
2. noun

   the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical
   synonyms: inclination, lean, list, tilt

   type of:

   position, spatial relation

   the spatial property of a place where or way in which something is situated
3. noun

   a natural inclination
   synonyms: proclivity, propensity

   type of:

   disposition, inclination, tendency

   an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
4. noun

   an inclination to do something
   “he felt leanings toward frivolity”

   synonyms: propensity, tendency

   type of:

   inclination

   that toward which you are inclined to feel a liking
5. adjective

   departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
   “the leaning tower of Pisa”

   synonyms: atilt, canted, tilted, tipped

   inclined

   at an angle to the horizontal or vertical position