tendency

CEFRB1

/ˈtɛn.dən.si/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A usual way of behaving or a likelihood of doing something.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    An organised unit or faction within a larger political organisation.

Examples

  • You have a tendency to talk too fast.

  • That tendency is strong among Americans.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /ˈten.dən.si/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. A likelihood of behaving in a particular way or going in a particular direction; a tending toward.

More examples

In context

  • I have a tendency to get bored after the first half an hour of a movie.

  • There's a common tendency among first-game visitors to a casino to bet overcautiously.

  • Denim has a tendency to fade.

Synonyms

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His natural blank is to be very active, unlike his brother who is lazy.

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Origin

noun

From Medieval Latin tendentia, from tendens, present participle of tendō.