tendency
word
/ˈtɛndənsi/
TEN-duhn-see
/tˈɛndənsi/
TEN-duhn-see
Definition
A repeated or usual way someone acts or something happens; a habit or pattern that often occurs.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal or neutral. Common collocations: 'tendency to', 'a growing tendency', 'a natural tendency'. Can refer to both positive and negative behaviors or trends.
Spanish: tendenciaPortuguese (BR): tendênciaPortuguese (PT): tendênciaChinese (Simplified): 倾向Chinese (Traditional): 傾向Hindi: झुकावArabic: ميلBengali: প্রবণতাRussian: склонность - тенденцияJapanese: 傾向（けいこう）Vietnamese: khuynh hướngKorean: 경향Turkish: eğilimUrdu: رجحانIndonesian: kecenderungan
Example Sentences
She has a tendency to forget her keys.
basic
Children have a tendency to ask many questions.
basic
There is a tendency for prices to rise in summer.
basic
He’s got this weird tendency to talk to himself when he’s nervous.
natural
Over time, I noticed a tendency for meetings to start late here.
natural
Social media seems to amplify people’s tendency to compare themselves.
natural