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Meaning of tendency
A natural or habitual inclination or disposition to act or behave in a particular way
Etymology of tendency
The word "tendency" originates from the Old French word "tendence," which is derived from the Latin word "tendentia," meaning "a stretching" or "an inclining"
The Latin word "tendentia" is itself derived from the verb "tendere," which means "to stretch" or "to incline"
Synonyms
inclination
leaning
propensity
predisposition
proclivity
bent
disposition
tendency
likelihood
probability
possibility
prediction
forecast
projection
trend
direction
course
trajectory
drift
swing
shift
orientation
alignment
affinity
aptitude
talent
gift
knack
faculty
ability
capacity
potential
Definitions
- A person's natural inclination or disposition to act or behave in a particular way
- * A statistical tendency or likelihood of something happening
Usage Examples
- The company has a tendency to hire candidates with similar backgrounds and skills
- * There is a tendency for the stock market to fluctuate in response to economic news
- * She has a tendency to be late for appointments, so we should plan to leave early
Antonyms
aversion
dislike
distaste
disinclination
reluctance
hesitation
indifference
neutrality
objectivity
impartiality
fairness
balance
stability
consistency
predictability
certainty
assurance
confidence
decisiveness
resoluteness
determination