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Leaning (Noun)

Meaning 1

The act of deviating from a vertical position.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Hypernyms

  • Human Action
  • Deed
  • Human Activity

Meaning 2

A natural inclination; "he has a proclivity for exaggeration".

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Synonyms

  • Proclivity
  • Propensity

Hypernyms

  • Disposition
  • Inclination

Meaning 3

The property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical; "the tower had a pronounced tilt"; "the ship developed a list to starboard"; "he walked with a heavy inclination to the right".

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Synonyms

  • Tilt
  • List
  • Inclination
  • Lean

Hypernyms

  • Position
  • Spatial Relation

Meaning 4

An inclination to do something; "he felt leanings toward frivolity".

Classification

Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.

Synonyms

  • Tendency
  • Propensity
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