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tendency

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈtendənsi/

Forms: tendencies

tendency means: A habit or likelihood of acting or developing in a particular way.

noun

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A habit or likelihood of acting or developing in a particular way.

  • He has a tendency to worry.
  • This fabric has a tendency to shrink.
  • We noticed a tendency towards smaller homes.

How to use it: a tendency to do something (She has a tendency to interrupt.); a tendency towards something (There is a tendency towards higher prices.)

Similar words: inclination, propensity

Common phrases: tendency to do something, tendency towards something, a strong tendency

Questions about tendency

What does tendency mean?

A habit or likelihood of acting or developing in a particular way.

What is tendency in other languages?

Türkçe: eğilim · Español: tendencia · Français: tendance · Deutsch: Neigung · Italiano: tendenza · 日本語: 傾向

How do you pronounce tendency?

It is pronounced /ˈtendənsi/.

How do you use tendency in a sentence?

He has a tendency to worry. This fabric has a tendency to shrink.

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