leaning en · NOUN · etymology 1
Pronunciation
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- /ˈliːnɪŋ/
Etymology
From Middle English lening, leninge, from Old English hlinung (“leaning; resting; place of rest”), equivalent to lean + -ing.
Meanings
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A tendency or propensity.
a man of socialist leanings
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| leanings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (5)
bg склонност (A tendency or propensity) · es tendencia (A tendency or propensity) · es inclinación (A tendency or propensity) · de Orientierung (A tendency or propensity) · es propensión (A tendency or propensity)