Word Type

Noun

The word "tendency" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

Serota tendency book bowel tendency central tendency measure of central tendency multitendency tendency tone tendency writing

Derived From

tend

Distinct From

indisposition

Context

politics

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

attitude direction disposition inclination mental attitude way

Type Of (IsA)

direction disposition

Related Terms

likelihood tending

Synonym Network

direction disposition inclination leaning penchant propensity trend

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