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