Definitions for Leaning
ˈli nɪŋlean·ing

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. leaning, propensity, tendencynoun

   an inclination to do something

   "he felt leanings toward frivolity"

2. proclivity, propensity, leaningnoun

   a natural inclination

   "he has a proclivity for exaggeration"

3. tilt, list, inclination, lean, leaningnoun

   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"

4. leaningadjective

   the act of deviating from a vertical position

5. atilt, canted, leaning, tilted, tippedadjective

   departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

   "the leaning tower of Pisa"; "the headstones were tilted"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. leaningnoun

   A tendency.

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1. leaning

   Leaning refers to the inclination or tendency towards a certain opinion, view, action or position. This term is often used to describe political affiliations, preferences, biases, or attitudes. It can also refer to the physical action of inclining or resting against a surface, or a structure that is sloping or not upright.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Leaning

   of Lean

2. Leaningnoun

   the act, or state, of inclining; inclination; tendency; as, a leaning towards Calvinism

Matched Categories

1. • Inclination
   • Position

Anagrams for Leaning »

1. lignane

2. aneling

3. angelin

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Leaning in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Leaning in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of Leaning in a Sentence

1. Lionel Fatton:

   China needs levers to deter Taiwan from taking undesirable courses of action, especially independence-leaning initiatives, for these levers to be potent, China must( 1) have the( military) capabilities to activate them if needed, and( 2) the threat to do so must be credible in the eyes of Taipei.

2. Carl Tobias:

   It sounds to me like the judge is leaning toward the House and favoring a broad claim to investigate and conduct oversight generally and Trump's business dealings specifically, scholars and courts have said Congress has broad oversight authority and Trump's apparent use of his office to profit is a legitimate focus of inquiry.

3. Sara Bareilles:

   I'm dealing with old demons of anxiety and depression and working to manage that while taking in what's happening and leaning into activism, i've been going to [ social justice ] marches, all masked up, of course. I did a lot of reading, researching, listening. I'm trying to correct my mistakes. And philanthropically, supporting organizations like Color of Change and Black Lives Matter.

4. Major Gen. Robert F. Dees:

   What I would expect them to see is a proactive messaging strategy, we're going to be far more forward leaning, we're going to work with the media in a more friendly way so that they can understand the true nature of Dr. Ben Carson.

5. Mary Baker Eddy:

   To those leaning on the sustaining infinite, today is big with blessings.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Leaning
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Leaning
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Leaning