Tendency Meaning

There are 4 meaning(s) for word Tendency

Meaning 1 : a general direction in which something tends to move

    Example : the shoreward tendency of the current

    Synonyms : trend
Meaning 2 : an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

    Example : a tendency to be too strict

    Synonyms : disposition,  inclination
Meaning 3 : a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect

    Example : fabric with a tendency to shrink

    Synonyms : inclination
Meaning 4 : an inclination to do something

    Synonyms : leaning,  propensity