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Synonyms & Similar Words
inclination
leaning
propensity
predisposition
proclivity
bent
bias
inclination
penchant
predilection
affinity
liking
fondness
taste
preference
disposition
temperament
character
trait
attribute
quality
feature
tendency
trend
direction
course
drift
movement
swing
shift
turn
orientation
direction
aim
purpose
intention
goal
objective
aspiration
ambition
drive
motivation
impulse
Meaning of Tendency
A tendency is a person's or thing's natural inclination or habit.
Definitions
- A person's natural inclination or habit
- * A course of action or behavior that someone or something is likely to follow
- * A slight movement or change in a particular direction
Etymology of Tendency
The word "tendency" comes from the Old French word "tendence", which is derived from the Latin word "tendere", meaning "to stretch" or "to strive"
Historically, the word has been used to describe a person's or thing's natural inclination or direction, and has evolved to encompass a range of meanings related to behavior, movement, and change
Example Uses
- She has a tendency to be late for meetings
- * The company has a tendency to hire employees with similar backgrounds
- * The economy is showing a tendency towards growth
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
aversion
dislike
distaste
disinclination
reluctance
hesitation
unwillingness
resistance
opposition
reversal
contradiction
opposition
repugnance
revulsion
abhorrence
detestation
loathing
antipathy
hostility
animosity
disaffinity