leaning
8 points
English
7 letters
Common
Commonness #9,199
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Definitions
noun
the act of deviating from a vertical position
adjective
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/lˈiːnɪŋ/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural leanings
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical
a natural inclination
an inclination to do something
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)