n.
Function: noun
Date: 15th century
: a definite but not decisive attraction or tendency ― often used in plural <radical leaning s >
synonyms 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 <a student with artistic leanings >. PROPENSITY implies a deeply ingrained and usually irresistible inclination <a propensity to offer advice>. PROCLIVITY suggests a strong natural proneness usually to something objectionable or evil <a proclivity for violence>. PENCHANT implies a strongly marked taste in the person or an irresistible attraction in the object <a penchant for taking risks>.