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ten·den·cy
 tendency
- pronunciation:
- ten
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tendencies |
| definition 1: |
an inclination to move in a certain direction.
- synonyms:
- leaning, trend
- similar words:
- capability, drift, list, tropism
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| definition 2: |
a natural disposition.
a tendency to lie- synonyms:
- cast, disposition, inclination, leaning, predisposition, proclivity, propensity, turn
- similar words:
- aptitude, bent, bias, capability, grain, instinct, penchant, predilection, preference, slant, streak, susceptibility
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| related words: |
characteristic, current, direction, fancy, favor, favoritism, inclination, instinct, partiality |
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