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Slant: meaning, definitions and examples

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slant

 

[ slรฆnt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

geometry

A slope or diagonal line.

Synonyms

angle, incline, slope

Examples of usage

  • The roof had a slant to allow water to run off easily.
  • The artist painted the tree with a slant to create a sense of movement.
Context #2 | Noun

bias

A particular point of view or bias, especially one that is unfair.

Synonyms

bias, prejudice, spin

Examples of usage

  • The article had a slant towards favoring the new product.
  • The journalist's reporting had a clear slant against the government.
Context #3 | Verb

tilt

To lean or incline in a particular direction.

Synonyms

inclined, lean, tilt

Examples of usage

  • She slanted her head to get a better view.
  • The sun slanted through the window, casting long shadows.

Translations

Translations of the word "slant" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น inclinaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเฅเค•เคพเคต

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Neigung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kemiringan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐั…ะธะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nachylenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‚พๆ–œ (ใ‘ใ„ใ—ใ‚ƒ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท inclinaison

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inclinaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eฤŸim

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ์šธ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู†ุญุฏุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sklon

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sklon

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ€พๆ–œ (qฤซngxiรฉ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nagib

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ halli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตาฃั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒฎแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ meyl

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inclinaciรณn

Etymology

The word 'slant' originated in the late 17th century from the obsolete Dutch word 'slant', meaning a slope or slanting line. It has evolved over time to encompass various meanings related to slopes, biases, and inclinations. The term is commonly used in geometry to describe a diagonal line or slope and in a more figurative sense to denote a biased perspective or inclination towards a particular viewpoint.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,902, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.