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Tendency
01
a mental disposition or attitude that favors one option over others
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
tendencies
Examples
There is a tendency to overestimate risks in new projects.
02
an inclination or habit to act in a certain way
Examples
She has a tendency to bite her nails when nervous.
03
the general direction or prevailing movement of something
Examples
There is a tendency for temperatures to rise in summer.
Lexical Tree
tendencious
tendentious
tendency
tend
