Main Entry:

¹slant

Pronunciation:

\ˈslant\

Function:

verb

Etymology:

Middle English slenten to fall obliquely, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian dialect slenta to slope, Old Norse sletta to throw carelessly

Date:

1644

intransitive verb1: to take a diagonal course, direction, or path2: to turn or incline from a right line or a level : slopetransitive verb1: to give an oblique or sloping direction to2: to interpret or present in line with a special interest : angle <stories slanted toward youth> ; especially : to maliciously or dishonestly distort or falsify

— slant·ing·ly \ˈslan-tiŋ-lē\ adverb