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LEANINGS Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word leanings. (exact relations)
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

Best Hypernyms For LEANINGS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for leanings, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
inclination act deed disposition position tendency inclinations penchants predispositions proclivities tendencies
Phrases (3)
human actionhuman activityspatial relation

Alternatives for INCLINATIONS

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