Tendency - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect (syn: inclination)
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
singular: tendency
plural: tendencies
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