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Tendency

noun

/ˈten.dən.si/

Meaning

an inclination toward a particular characteristic or type of behavior

An inclination or likelihood to behave in a certain way.

She has a tendency to arrive late for meetings.

He has a tendency to forget small details.

inclination, propensity, disposition, proclivity, habit

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inclination, propensity, disposition, proclivity

Entry 2

inclination, habit, propensity, proclivity, disposition

aversion, disinclination, reluctance, dislike, avoidance

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aversion, disinclination, reluctance

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dislike, avoidance

natural tendency, strong tendency, growing tendency, general tendency, human tendency

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natural tendency, strong tendency, growing tendency, general tendency

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strong tendency, natural tendency, general tendency, human tendency

A strong desire to travel and explore the world.

a large strong box used for storing clothes or other items

A representation of a human skull, often used as a symbol of death.

a person who makes or repairs articles of gold

a character representing one or more of the sounds used in speech; a written message, typically sent...

As much as can be carried in one or both arms.