slant
UK[slɑːnt]US[slænt]
v
to slope or to cause something to slope in a particular direction
v
to present information in a way that favors a particular group, opinion, or side
n
a sloping position or angle
n
a particular point of view, especially a biased one
Etymology
the word 'slant' entered english in the late 16th century, likely derived from the obsolete scandinavian word slenta, meaning 'to slope or slink'. its ultimate origin is uncertain but may be connected to the middle dutch slinte 'sloping', suggesting a common germanic root conveying the idea of an oblique angle or a sidelong direction. the core meaning of a physical slope or tilt has remained remarkably stable. the figurative sense, referring to a biased or particular point of view, developed naturally in the early 20th century from the concept of presenting information from a particular angle, rather than head-on or directly.
Analysis
the word 'slant' is a simplex word of scandinavian origin. it is not productively formed from smaller, independent morphemes in modern english.
Examples
the sunlight slanted through the shutters in the late afternoon.
the article was accused of slanting the facts to support its political agenda.
she looked at the problem from a completely new slant.