LEANINGS Synonyms
There are 14 hypernyms of the word leanings. (close relations)
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| inclinations | nounn | |||||
noun • an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others • (astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees • (geometry) the angle formed by the x-axis and a given line (measured counterclockwise from the positive half of the x-axis) • (physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon • that toward which you are inclined to feel a liking • the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical • a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect • the act of inclining; bending forward | ||||||
| partialities | nounn | |||||
noun • a predisposition to like something • an inclination to favor one group or view or opinion over alternatives | ||||||
| predispositions | nounn | |||||
noun • susceptibility to a pathogen • an inclination beforehand to interpret statements in a particular way • a disposition in advance to react in a particular way | ||||||
| preferences | nounn | |||||
noun • a strong liking • a predisposition in favor of something • the right or chance to choose • grant of favor or advantage to one over another (especially to a country or countries in matters of international trade, such as levying duties) | ||||||
| proclivities | nounn | |||||
noun • a natural inclination | ||||||
| propensities | nounn | |||||
noun • an inclination to do something • a natural inclination • a disposition to behave in a certain way | ||||||
| tendencies | nounn | |||||
noun • an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others • an inclination to do something • a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect • a general direction in which something tends to move | ||||||
| propensity | nounn | |||||
noun • an inclination to do something • a natural inclination • a disposition to behave in a certain way | ||||||
| atilt | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal | ||||||
| canted | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal | ||||||
| inclination | nounn | |||||
noun • an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others • (astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees • (geometry) the angle formed by the x-axis and a given line (measured counterclockwise from the positive half of the x-axis) • (physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon • that toward which you are inclined to feel a liking • the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical • a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect • the act of inclining; bending forward | ||||||
| lean | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
adjective • lacking excess flesh • lacking in mineral content or combustible material noun • the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical adjective satellite • containing little excess • not profitable or prosperous verb • to incline or bend from a vertical position • cause to lean or incline • have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined • rely on for support • cause to lean to the side | ||||||
| list | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics) • the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical verb • give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of • include in a list • cause to lean to the side • tilt to one side • enumerate | ||||||
| proclivity | nounn | |||||
noun • a natural inclination | ||||||
| tendency | nounn | |||||
noun • an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others • an inclination to do something • a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect • a general direction in which something tends to move | ||||||
| tilt | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances • a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement • a slight but noticeable partiality • the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical • pitching dangerously to one side verb • to incline or bend from a vertical position • heel over • move sideways or in an unsteady way • charge with a tilt | ||||||
| tilted | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal | ||||||
| tipped | verbv | |||||
adjective • having a tip; or having a tip as specified (used in combination) adjective satellite • departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal | ||||||
