leaning, propensity, proclivity, penchant mean a strong instinct or liking for something. leaning suggests a liking or attraction not strong enough to be decisive or uncontrollable.

LEANING definition: inclination; tendency. See examples of leaning used in a sentence.

I always had a leaning towards sport. [+ towards] Synonyms: tendency, liking for, bias, inclination More Synonyms of leaning

Define leaning. leaning synonyms, leaning pronunciation, leaning translation, English dictionary definition of leaning. n. An inclination, tendency, or preference. See Synonyms at predilection.

LEANING definition: 1. a particular set of beliefs, opinions, etc. that someone prefers: 2. a particular set of…. Learn more.

Definition of leaning noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

to exert influence or pressure on in order to gain cooperation, maintain discipline, or the like: The state is leaning on the company to clean up its industrial wastes.

Leaning definition: An inclination, tendency, or preference.

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

The term leaning derives from the Old English word 'hlēonian,' meaning to incline or bend. Historically, it has been used to describe both physical postures and metaphorical inclinations.