slanting

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of tilting or sloping something, often deliberately.

  - "He slanted the roof of the house to shed rain better."
  - "The artist slanted her canvas to create a more dramatic perspective."

• Noun

  A bias or perspective, especially one that influences how information is presented.

  - "The news report had a clear slanting towards one political party."
  - "His interpretation of the text was influenced by his personal slanting."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈslæntɪŋ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with slanting
chanting , ranting , panting , laning

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Variants

List of all variants of slanting that leads to same result
slant , slanted , slanting , slantingly , slants

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Forms

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slants, slanting

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Etymology

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From the Old English word 'slanian', meaning 'to slope or lean'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'slanting' was first used in English in the 14th century.

2. In typography, 'slanting' refers to the oblique typeface, which is slanted to the right.

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Related Concepts

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1. Perspective: The way in which one sees or interprets something, often influenced by one's experiences, biases, or point of view.

2. Bias: A prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way that's considered unfair.

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Culture

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In literature, slanting is often used to describe a character's perspective or bias, such as in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby'. In art, it can refer to the deliberate tilting of a canvas or other visual element.

How to Memorize "slanting"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine tilting or sloping an object, such as a roof or a canvas.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'slanting' with the idea of tilting or sloping.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'slanting' with the word 'tilting' or 'slope'.

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