📈Tendency

noun
/ˈten.dən.si/

Meaning

an inclination toward a particular characteristic or type of behavior
An inclination or likelihood to behave in a certain way.

Example Sentences

She has a tendency to arrive late for meetings.

He has a tendency to forget small details.

Synonyms

inclination, propensity, disposition, proclivity, habit
Entry 1
inclination, propensity, disposition, proclivity
Entry 2
inclination, habit, propensity, proclivity, disposition

Antonyms

aversion, disinclination, reluctance, dislike, avoidance
Entry 1
aversion, disinclination, reluctance
Entry 2
dislike, avoidance

Collocations

natural tendency, strong tendency, growing tendency, general tendency, human tendency
Entry 1
natural tendency, strong tendency, growing tendency, general tendency
Entry 2
strong tendency, natural tendency, general tendency, human tendency

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