tendency

noun
UK: /ˈtendənsi/
US: /ˈtendənsi/

  1. A way that someone or something usually behaves.

    1. I have a tendency to forget things.
    2. There's a growing tendency for people to work from home more often than before.

  2. If you have a tendency to do or like something, you will probably do it or like it.

    1. He has a tendency to be late.
    2. There is a natural tendency in humans to want to form social bonds within their community.

  3. A general direction in which something is changing or developing.

    1. I noticed a tendency towards conflict.
    2. Current economic tendencies suggest that unemployment rates might slightly increase during the next quarter.

Synonyms

propensity predilection disposition trend inclination

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tendency" in English means: A way that someone or something usually behaves., If you have a tendency to do or like something, you will probably do it or like it., A general direction in which something is changing or developing..

The phonetic transcription of "tendency" is /ˈtendənsi/ in British English and /ˈtendənsi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tendency": propensity, predilection, disposition, trend, inclination.

Example usage of "tendency": "I have a tendency to forget things.". More examples on the page.