bias
/ˈbaɪəs/ · b·i·as
noun
- Inclination towards something; predisposition, partiality, prejudice, preference, predilection. Her bias towards her favorite sports team led her to argue with her friends.
- The diagonal line between warp and weft in a woven fabric. The bias of the fabric made it difficult to cut accurately.
- A wedge-shaped piece of cloth taken out of a garment (such as the waist of a dress) to diminish its circumference. The bias cut of the dress made it more flattering on her figure.
verb
- To place bias upon; to influence. Our prejudices bias our views on social issues.
adjective
- Inclined to one side; swelled on one side. The tree had a bias in its trunk due to the strong winds.
- Cut slanting or diagonally, as cloth. The bias cut of the fabric made it perfect for sewing a skirt.
adverb
- In a slanting manner; crosswise; obliquely; diagonally. She cut the cloth bias to create a unique design.
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Did you know? The term 'bias' has been used in various contexts, including physics, engineering, and social sciences, highlighting its versatility and importance in understanding different phenomena.