Tendency - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈtendənsɪ|  American pronunciation of the word tendency
Brit.  |ˈtend(ə)nsɪ|  British pronunciation of the word tendency

noun

- an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others (syn: disposition, inclination)
a tendency to be too strict
- an inclination to do something (syn: leaning, propensity)
- a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect (syn: inclination)
fabric with a tendency to shrink
- a general direction in which something tends to move (syn: trend)
the shoreward tendency of the current

Extra examples

The economy has shown a general tendency toward inflation.

...a tendency to drop things...

The tendency of all he said was to prove his own merits.

Greg's tendency to be critical made him unpopular with his co-workers.

The drug is effective but has a tendency to cause headaches.

Some people may inherit a tendency to alcoholism.

Researchers believe that the tendency for diabetes is present at birth.

There is an increasing tendency for women to have children later in life.

...European explorers had a tendency to view the nonwhite peoples they encountered as uncivilized naturals....

Her tendency to be secretive only serves to legitimate their suspicions.

He has an unfortunate tendency to show up late.

...a confirmed tendency to exaggerate about everything...

...the author's tendency toward diffusion makes the novel a tedious read...

...her coworkers' tendency to pry displeased her...

...an unfortunate tendency to call those who disagree with him “brainless goons”...

Word forms

noun
singular: tendency
plural: tendencies
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