Slanted

Slanted is an adjective describing something that is inclined, leaning, or not at a right angle to a reference plane. It characterizes physical orientation as well as relative steepness, such as a slanted roof, a line that rises at an angle, or a surface that is tilted rather than horizontal or vertical. In geometry and drafting, slanted lines have a defined slope that distinguishes them from horizontal or vertical ones.

In typography, slanted refers to oblique type. Some fonts offer true italics with distinct letterforms, while others provide an oblique variant that is simply a slanting of the standard characters. The term can be used interchangeably with “oblique” in casual contexts, though typographic practice often distinguishes between true italics and slanted (oblique) text.

Metaphorically, slanted is used to describe a biased or partial perspective. A slanted report or a slanted interpretation suggests that information has been presented to influence opinion, rather than to convey a neutral account. This sense emphasizes viewpoint as much as geometry or appearance.

Common domains of use include architecture (slanted roofs and facades), engineering and carpentry (slanted cuts or joints), and visual arts (slanted angles in composition). The root concept across these meanings is tilt or bias relative to a reference orientation or standard.

See also: slant, bias, oblique, italic.