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   tendency

   /ˈtɛndənsi/

   noun

   • 1. an inclination towards a particular characteristic or type of behaviour: "for students, there is a tendency to socialize in the evenings" Similar propensityproclivitypronenessaptnesslikelihoodinclinationdispositionpredispositionbentleaningpenchantpredilectionsusceptibilityliabilityreadinesshabittrendmovementdriftswinggravitationorientationbiasdirectioncoursetideturn
   • ▪ a group within a larger political party or movement: "he revealed that there was a tendency in the party that does not support this treaty"

   Word Origin early 17th century: from medieval Latin tendentia, from tendere ‘to stretch’ (see tend1).

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   TENDENCY definition: 1. If someone has a tendency to do or like something, they will probably do it or like it: 2. If…. Learn more.

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   Definition of tendency noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Definition of tendency noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. if someone or something has a particular tendency, they are likely to behave or act in a particular way to display artistic, etc. tendencies tendency (for somebody/something) (to do something) I have a tendency to talk too much when I'm nervous.

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   The meaning of TENDENCY is a proneness to a particular kind of thought or action. How to use tendency in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Tendency.

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7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTENDENCY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A tendency is an inclination toward a certain line of action (whether or not the action follows), and is often the result of inherent qualities, nature, or habit: a tendency to procrastinate. direction is the line along which an object or course of action moves, often toward some set point or intended goal: The change is in the direction of ...

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   A tendency is an inclination to do something. For example, dogs have a tendency to bark at strangers and the mail man. We all have tendencies: things we're inclined to do, or like to do, or just can't help doing.

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   A tendency is an inclination toward a certain line of action (whether or not the action follows), and is often the result of inherent qualities, nature, or habit: a tendency to procrastinate.

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    TENDENCY definition: something that someone often does, or something that often happens: . Learn more.