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- DictionaryTen·den·cy/ˈtend(ə)nsē/
noun
- 1. an inclination toward a particular characteristic or type of behavior: "for students, there is a tendency to socialize in the evenings"
1. a. : a proneness to a particular kind of thought or action. b. : direction or approach toward a place, object, effect, or limit. 2. a. : the purposeful trend of something written or said : aim. b. : deliberate but indirect advocacy. Synonyms. aptness. proneness. propensity. way. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus.
Jan 23, 2024 · tendency (plural tendencies) A likelihood of behaving in a particular way or going in a particular direction; a tending toward. Denim has a tendency to fade. I have a tendency to get bored after the first half an hour of a movie. There's a common tendency among first-game visitors to a casino to bet overcautiously.
Dictionary Definition of 'tendency' A general inclination, predisposition, or characteristic pattern of behavior exhibited by an individual or a group. "His tendency to procrastinate often led to last-minute completion of tasks." Detailed Meaning of 'tendency'
noun. us / ˈten·dən·si/ plural tendencies. something that someone often does, or something that often happens: She has a tendency to talk for too long. (Definition of tendency from the Webster's Essential Mini Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of tendency. in Chinese (Traditional) （思想、行為等的）傾向, 趨勢, （某事發展的）傾向… See more.
Definition of tendency. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.
noun. us / ˈten·dən·si/ plural tendencies. something that someone often does, or something that often happens: She has a tendency to talk for too long. (Definition of tendency from the Webster's Essential Mini Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of tendency. in Chinese (Traditional) （思想、行為等的）傾向, 趨勢, （某事發展的）傾向… See more.
6 days ago · 1. (often foll by to) an inclination, predisposition, propensity, or leaning. a tendency to be frivolous. a tendency to frivolity. 2. the general course, purport, or drift of something, esp a written work. 3. a faction, esp one within a political party. the militant tendency. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers.
