lean·ing 
/ˈli:nɪŋ/ noun
plural lean·ings /ˈli:nɪŋ/ noun [count] : a preference for something or tendency to do something — often + toward ▪ Her leaning is toward a career in medicine. — often plural ▪ His political leanings are unknown. ▪ The two painters have similar artistic leanings.
