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bent

adjective
  1. Deviating from a straight line: arced, arched, arciform, bowed, curved, curvilinear, rounded. See straight
  2. On an unwavering course of action: decided, determined, fixed, intent, resolute, set 1. See decide
noun
  1. An inclination to something: bias, cast, disposition, leaning, partiality, penchant, predilection, predisposition, proclivity, proneness, propensity, squint, tendency, trend, turn. See approach, like
  2. An innate capability: aptitude, aptness, faculty, flair, genius, gift, head, instinct, knack, talent, turn. See ability, approach
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