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tendency
tendency
/ˈtɛndənsi/
noun
(
)
An attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
(
disposition
,
inclination
,
tendency
)
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
He had an inclination to give up too easily
he had an inclination to give up too easily
A tendency to be too strict
a tendency to be too strict
(
)
An inclination to do something
(
leaning
,
propensity
,
tendency
)
an inclination to do something
He felt leanings toward frivolity
he felt leanings toward frivolity
(
)
A characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect
(
inclination
,
tendency
)
a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect
The alkaline inclination of the local waters
the alkaline inclination of the local waters
Fabric with a tendency to shrink
fabric with a tendency to shrink
A general direction in which something tends to move
(
tendency
,
trend
)
a general direction in which something tends to move
The shoreward tendency of the current
the shoreward tendency of the current
The trend of the stock market
the trend of the stock market
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