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Tendency
01
a natural inclination or disposition toward a particular behavior, thought, or action
02
the likeliness to become or do something
03
a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect
04
a direction that people or things are inclined to choose to reach their desired result or destination
Example
Compulsive behaviors may indicate neurotic tendencies.
His foolish tendencies often cause misunderstandings with his friends.
His fascist tendencies were evident in his authoritarian leadership style and disdain for democracy.
She inherited a tendency towards anxiety and depression from her maternal side of the family.
The critic had a tendency to talk down every movie regardless of its merits.