leaning

English

/ˈliːnɪŋ/

noun

Definitions

A tendency or propensity.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English lening inherited from Old English hlinung (resting, leaning, place of rest) affix from English lean.

Origin

English

lean

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Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

lean English
leaner English
leanest English
leaneth English
leaningly English
leanly English
leanness English
leansome English
leany English
outlean English
overlean English
superlean English
ultralean English
uplean English
hlinung Old English
lenen Middle English
lening Middle English