tendency

Meaning

  1. A likelihood of behaving in a particular way or going in a particular direction; a tending toward.
  2. An organised unit or faction within a larger political organisation.

Synonyms

inclination
23k
trend
C2
propensity
40k
disposition
C2
proclivity
leaning
C1
bias
C2
current
B2
direction
B1
predisposition
44k
aptness
partiality
penchant
31k
predilection
preference
C2
disposal
C1
bent
C1
proneness
drive
A2
drift
C1
aptitude
25k
orientation
C2
nature
B1
flair
C2
aspiration
30k
deviation
27k
tend
B2
desire
B1
bearing
C1
slant
28k
striving
22k
course
A1
prejudice
C2
attitude
B2
exposure
C1
character
B1
movement
B2
dispositions
capableness
cant
C1
aspect
C1
diathesis
inflection
idiosyncrasy
deportment
affinity
24k
hobbies
C2
heading
B1
hang
A2
hand
A1
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Translations

tendance
Tendenz
tendencia
tendenza
tendência
neiging
Neigung
disposition
penchant
tendens
propension
tendència
inclination
Hang
inclinación
Frequency

C2
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈtɛn.dən.si/
Etymology

From Medieval Latin tendentia, from tendens, present participle of tendō.

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