slant
UK: slɑːnt | US: slænt
v. to slope or lean in a particular direction
n. a sloping position or angle
v. to present information with a biased or particular perspective
slant = sl<oblique> + ant<adjective suffix>
- sl<oblique>: Derived from Old Norse slent or Middle Low German slent, meaning "to slope" or "slide."
- ant<adjective suffix>: A suffix forming adjectives, often indicating a state or quality (e.g., "dominant," "brilliant").
Etymology Origin:
The word slant traces back to Scandinavian and Germanic roots, originally describing a physical slope or tilt. Over time, it evolved metaphorically to describe biased perspectives or angled presentations of information. The morpheme sl- captures the core idea of obliqueness, while -ant solidifies its adjectival or verbal form.
The tower slants slightly to the left due to uneven foundations.
She slanted the report to emphasize the positive outcomes.
The sunlight entered the room at a sharp slant.
His political commentary often slants toward conservative views.
The artist deliberately slanted the lines to create a sense of movement.