leanings
/ˈliːnɪŋz/ · lean·ings
noun
- A tendency or propensity, especially in a particular direction or towards a particular opinion or ideology. The politician's socialist leanings were evident in her campaign promises.
noun
- A leaning or inclination, especially in a physical sense, such as a leaning tower or a leaning bookshelf. The old house had a noticeable lean to one side due to its foundation problems.
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Did you know? The word 'leanings' is often used in academic and literary contexts to describe a person's ideological or philosophical inclinations, as seen in the example sentence from the dictionary definition.