Definition of the word slant

The word "slant" has multiple meanings and originated from the Old English word "slænt," which meant "leaning" or "inclined." This word, in turn, came from the Old Norse word "slœnt," which had the same meaning. In Middle English, "slænt" evolved into "slente," which was spelled differently but retained its original meaning. Eventually, in the late 14th century, "slente" was further transformed into "slant," which meant "a slight inclination or deviation from a vertical or horizontal line." The use of "slant" in relation to typography and writing, as in the phrase "slanted type," became popular in the 19th century with the rise of industrial technology and mass printed materials. At this time, "slant" also began to be applied to objects with an angled or inclined surface, such as roofs or gun barrels. Today, "slant" continues to be used in a variety of contexts, including literature, mathematics, and science, where it still refers to an inclined or skewed angle or position.