TENDENCY


Meaning of TENDENCY in English

noun

1.

a movement or course having a particular direction and character

a growing tendency to underestimate the potential strength of that nation

Synonyms: current, drift, run, tenor, trend

Related Word: curve, inclination, leaning, propensity; turn; shift; custom, habit, usage, way

2.

Synonyms: leaning 2, bent, disposition, inclination, inclining, penchant, predilection, predisposition, proclivity, propensity

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