tendency
/'tendənsi/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A general direction in which something develops or changes: A "tendency" refers to a prevailing pattern or movement toward a particular state, condition, or direction over time.
- An inherent inclination or predisposition: A "tendency" is a natural or habitual propensity for a specific kind of thought, behavior, or physical effect.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- There is a growing tendency for people to work from home. (This shows a general direction of change in work habits.)
- This fabric has a tendency to wrinkle easily. (This indicates a characteristic likelihood or natural disposition of the material.)
- He has a tendency to interrupt people when they are speaking. (This describes a habitual personal inclination.)
Advanced Usage
- "to have/show a tendency to do something": To be likely or inclined to act in a specific way.
- Young children often have a tendency to believe what they are told.
- "a tendency toward(s) something": A movement or development in the direction of a particular state or condition.
- The data reveals a clear tendency towards warmer global temperatures.
Variants and Related Words
- Tend (verb): To regularly or frequently behave in a particular way or have a particular characteristic.
- Prices tend to rise during the holiday season.
- Tendentious (adjective): Expressing or intending to promote a particular cause or point of view, especially a controversial one.
- The article was criticized for its tendentious reporting.
Synonyms
- Trend: A general direction in which something is developing or changing.
- Inclination: A person's natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way.
- Propensity: An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.
- Leaning: A tendency or preference, especially one that is not yet definite.
Related Phrases
- Downward/upward tendency: A general movement to lower or higher levels.
- The report noted a downward tendency in unemployment figures.
Related Idioms
- Buck the tendency: To resist or go against a prevailing trend.
- While most stocks fell, a few companies managed to buck the tendency and post gains.
Noun
- a general direction in which something tends to move
- the shoreward tendency of the current
- the trend of the stock market
- a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect
- the alkaline inclination of the local waters
- fabric with a tendency to shrink
- an inclination to do something
- he felt leanings toward frivolity
- an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
- he had an inclination to give up too easily
- a tendency to be too strict