LEANING


Meaning of LEANING in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ 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

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.