Tendency — synonyms, definition

1. tendency (Noun)

aptitude bent bias cast character conformity conventionality custom degree disposition drift effort fabric fancy fashion favour fondness formality grade grain • • •

tendency (Noun) — An attitude of mind especially one that favours one alternative over others. ex. "a tendency to be too strict"

tendency (Noun) — An inclination to do something. ex. "he felt tendencies toward frivolity"

tendency (Noun) — A characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect. ex. "fabric with a tendency to shrink"

tendency (Noun) — A general direction in which something tends to move. ex. "the shoreward tendency of the current"

attitude direction disposition inclination mental attitude way bent buoyancy call denominationalism desire devices direction disapproval disfavor disfavour dislike drift electronegativity equity favor favoritism favour favouritism heterosis hybrid vigor • • •