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      »   The noun tendency has 4 meanings (first 3 from tagged texts)

• inclination, Disposition1.) Disposition, temperament -- (your usual mood; "he has a happy disposition")
  
  2.) Disposal, disposition -- (the act or means of getting rid of something)
  
  disposition, tendency -- (an Attitude1.) Attitude, mental attitude -- (a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways; "he had the attitude that work was fun")
  
  2.) Position, posture, attitude -- (the arrangement of the body and its limbs; "he assumed an attitude of surrender")
  
  attitude of Mind1.) Mind, head, brain, psyche, nous -- (that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings; the seat of the faculty of reason; "his mind wandered"; "I couldn't get his words out of my head")
  
  2.) Mind -- (recall or remembrance; "it came to mind")
  
  mind especially one that Favors1.) Favor, favour -- (an act of gracious kindness)
  
  2.) Favor, favour -- (an advantage to the benefit of someone or something; "the outcome was in his favor")
  
  favors one Alternative1.) Option, alternative, choice -- (one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen; "what option did I have?"; "there no other alternative"; "my only choice is to refuse")
  
  1.) Alternate, alternative -- (allowing a choice; "an alternative plan")
  
  alternative over others; "he had an Inclination1.) Inclination, disposition, tendency -- (an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others; "he had an inclination to give up too easily"; "a tendency to be too strict")
  
  2.) Inclination, inclination of an orbit -- ((astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees)
  
  inclination to Give1.) Give, spring, springiness -- (the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length)
  
  1.) Give -- (cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense; "She gave him a black eye"; "The draft gave me a cold")
  
  give up too easily"; "a tendency to be too strict")

• leaning, Propensity1.) Leaning, propensity, tendency -- (an inclination to do something; "he felt leanings toward frivolity")
  
  2.) Proclivity, propensity, leaning -- (a natural inclination; "he has a proclivity for exaggeration")
  
  propensity, tendency -- (an Inclination1.) Inclination, disposition, tendency -- (an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others; "he had an inclination to give up too easily"; "a tendency to be too strict")
  
  2.) Inclination, inclination of an orbit -- ((astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees)
  
  inclination to do Something1.) Something -- (a thing of some kind; "is there something you want?")
  
  something; "he Felt1.) Felt -- (a fabric made of compressed matted animal fibers)
  
  1.) Felt -- (mat together and make felt-like; "felt the wool")
  
  felt leanings toward frivolity")

• tendency, Inclination1.) Inclination, disposition, tendency -- (an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others; "he had an inclination to give up too easily"; "a tendency to be too strict")
  
  2.) Inclination, inclination of an orbit -- ((astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees)
  
  inclination -- (a Characteristic1.) Feature, characteristic -- (a prominent aspect of something; "the map showed roads and other features"; "generosity is one of his best characteristics")
  
  2.) Characteristic -- (a distinguishing quality)
  
  characteristic likelihood of or Natural1.) Natural -- (someone regarded as certain to succeed; "he's a natural for the job")
  
  2.) Natural, cancel -- (a notation cancelling a previous sharp or flat)
  
  natural disposition toward a Certain1.) Certain -- (definite but not specified or identified; "set aside a certain sum each week"; "to a certain degree"; "certain breeds do not make good pets"; "certain members have not paid their dues"; "a certain popular teacher"; "a certain Mrs. Jones")
  
  2.) Certain, sure -- (having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured; "felt certain of success"; "was sure (or certain) she had seen it"; "was very sure in his beliefs"; "sure of her friends")
  
  certain condition or Character1.) Fictional character, fictitious character, character -- (an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story); "she is the main character in the novel")
  
  2.) Quality, character, lineament -- (a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something; "each town has a quality all its own"; "the radical character of our demands")
  
  character or Effect1.) Consequence, effect, outcome, result, event, issue, upshot -- (a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event")
  
  2.) Impression, effect -- (an outward appearance; "he made a good impression"; "I wanted to create an impression of success"; "she retained that bold effect in her reproductions of the original painting")
  
  effect; "the Alkaline1.) Alkaline, alkalic -- (relating to or containing an alkali; having a pH greater than 7; "alkaline soils derived from chalk or limestone")
  
  alkaline inclination of the Local1.) Local -- (public transport consisting of a bus or train that stops at all stations or stops; "the local seemed to take forever to get to New York")
  
  2.) Local anesthetic, local anaesthetic, local, topical anesthetic, topical anaesthetic -- (anesthetic that numbs a particular area of the body)
  
  local waters"; "Fabric1.) Fabric, cloth, material, textile -- (artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers; "the fabric in the curtains was light and semitransparent"; "woven cloth originated in Mesopotamia around 5000 BC"; "she measured off enough material for a dress")
  
  2.) Framework, fabric -- (the underlying structure; "restoring the framework of the bombed building"; "it is part of the fabric of society")
  
  fabric with a tendency to shrink")

• tendency, Trend1.) Tendency, trend -- (a general direction in which something tends to move; "the shoreward tendency of the current"; "the trend of the stock market")
  
  2.) Course, trend -- (general line of orientation; "the river takes a southern course"; "the northeastern trend of the coast")
  
  trend -- (a General1.) General, full general -- (a general officer of the highest rank)
  
  2.) General, superior general -- (the head of a religious order or congregation)
  
  general direction in which Something1.) Something -- (a thing of some kind; "is there something you want?")
  
  something tends to Move1.) Move -- (the act of deciding to do something; "he didn't make a move to help"; "his first move was to hire a lawyer")
  
  2.) Move, relocation -- (the act of changing your residence or place of business; "they say that three moves equal one fire")
  
  move; "the shoreward tendency of the current"; "the Trend1.) Tendency, trend -- (a general direction in which something tends to move; "the shoreward tendency of the current"; "the trend of the stock market")
  
  2.) Course, trend -- (general line of orientation; "the river takes a southern course"; "the northeastern trend of the coast")
  
  trend of the Stock1.) Stock -- (the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest (equity); "he owns a controlling share of the company's stock")
  
  2.) Broth, stock -- (liquid in which meat and vegetables are simmered; used as a basis for e.g. soups or sauces; "she made gravy with a base of beef stock")
  
  stock market")

Related Terms - "Tendency"

Meaning 1 of Tendencyinclination, disposition, tendency attitude, mental attitude

• Credence1.) Credence, acceptance -- (the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true; "he gave credence to the gossip"; "acceptance of Newtonian mechanics was unquestioned for 200 years")
  
  2.) Credenza, credence -- (a kind of sideboard or buffet)
  
  Credence, Acceptance1.) Credence, acceptance -- (the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true; "he gave credence to the gossip"; "acceptance of Newtonian mechanics was unquestioned for 200 years")
  
  2.) Adoption, acceptance, acceptation, espousal -- (the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception; "its adoption by society"; "the proposal found wide acceptance")
  
  Acceptance - The mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true; "he gave credence to the gossip"; "acceptance of Newtonian mechanics was unquestioned for 200 years"

• Culture1.) Culture, civilization, civilisation -- (a particular society at a particular time and place; "early Mayan civilization")
  
  2.) Culture -- (the tastes in art and manners that are favored by a social group)
  
  Culture - A particular society at a particular time and place; "early Mayan civilization"

• Defensive1.) Defensive, defensive attitude -- (an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive'))
  
  1.) Defensive -- (intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack; "defensive weapons"; "a defensive stance")
  
  Defensive, Defensive attitude1.) Defensive, defensive attitude -- (an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive'))
  
  Defensive attitude - An attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive')

• Hardball1.) Hardball -- (a no-nonsense attitude in business or politics; "they play hardball in the Senate")
  
  2.) Hardball -- (baseball as distinguished from softball)
  
  Hardball - A no-nonsense attitude in business or politics; "they play hardball in the Senate"

• High horse1.) High horse -- (an attitude of arrogant superiority; "get off your high horse and admit you are wrong")
  
  High horse - An attitude of arrogant superiority; "get off your high horse and admit you are wrong"

• Southernism1.) Southernism -- (a locution or pronunciation peculiar to the southern United States)
  
  2.) Southernism -- (an attitude characteristic of Southerners (especially in the US))
  
  Southernism - A locution or pronunciation peculiar to the southern United States

• Mentality1.) Mentality, outlook, mindset, mind-set -- (a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations)
  
  2.) Brain, brainpower, learning ability, mental capacity, mentality, wit -- (mental ability; "he's got plenty of brains but no common sense")
  
  Mentality, Outlook1.) Mentality, outlook, mindset, mind-set -- (a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations)
  
  2.) Expectation, outlook, prospect -- (belief about (or mental picture of) the future)
  
  Outlook, Mindset1.) Mentality, outlook, mindset, mind-set -- (a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations)
  
  Mindset, Mind-set1.) Mentality, outlook, mindset, mind-set -- (a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations)
  
  Mind-set - A habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations

• Paternalism1.) Paternalism -- (the attitude (of a person or a government) that subordinates should be controlled in a fatherly way for their own good)
  
  Paternalism - The attitude (of a person or a government) that subordinates should be controlled in a fatherly way for their own good

• Position1.) Position, place -- (the particular portion of space occupied by something; "he put the lamp back in its place")
  
  2.) Military position, position -- (a point occupied by troops for tactical reasons)
  
  Position, Stance1.) Stance -- (standing posture)
  
  2.) Position, stance, posture -- (a rationalized mental attitude)
  
  Stance, Posture1.) Position, posture, attitude -- (the arrangement of the body and its limbs; "he assumed an attitude of surrender")
  
  2.) Carriage, bearing, posture -- (characteristic way of bearing one's body; "stood with good posture")
  
  Posture - The particular portion of space occupied by something; "he put the lamp back in its place"

• Inclination1.) Inclination, disposition, tendency -- (an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others; "he had an inclination to give up too easily"; "a tendency to be too strict")
  
  2.) Inclination, inclination of an orbit -- ((astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees)
  
  Inclination, Disposition1.) Disposition, temperament -- (your usual mood; "he has a happy disposition")
  
  2.) Disposal, disposition -- (the act or means of getting rid of something)
  
  Disposition, Tendency1.) Inclination, disposition, tendency -- (an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others; "he had an inclination to give up too easily"; "a tendency to be too strict")
  
  2.) Leaning, propensity, tendency -- (an inclination to do something; "he felt leanings toward frivolity")
  
  Tendency - An attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others; "he had an inclination to give up too easily"; "a tendency to be too strict"

• Tolerance1.) Tolerance -- (the power or capacity of an organism to tolerate unfavorable environmental conditions)
  
  2.) Permissiveness, tolerance -- (a disposition to allow freedom of choice and behavior)
  
  Tolerance - The power or capacity of an organism to tolerate unfavorable environmental conditions

• Intolerance1.) Intolerance -- (impatience with annoyances; "his intolerance of interruptions")
  
  2.) Intolerance -- (unwillingness to recognize and respect differences in opinions or beliefs)
  
  Intolerance - Impatience with annoyances; "his intolerance of interruptions"

• Respect1.) Respect, regard -- ((usually preceded by `in') a detail or point; "it differs in that respect")
  
  2.) Esteem, regard, respect -- (the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded); "it is held in esteem"; "a man who has earned high regard")
  
  Respect, Esteem1.) Esteem, regard, respect -- (the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded); "it is held in esteem"; "a man who has earned high regard")
  
  2.) Admiration, esteem -- (a feeling of delighted approval and liking)
  
  Esteem, Regard1.) Respect, regard -- ((usually preceded by `in') a detail or point; "it differs in that respect")
  
  2.) Attentiveness, heed, regard, paying attention -- (paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people); "his attentiveness to her wishes"; "he spends without heed to the consequences")
  
  Regard - (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point; "it differs in that respect"

• Disrespect1.) Disrespect, discourtesy -- (an expression of lack of respect)
  
  2.) Disrespect -- (a disrespectful mental attitude)
  
  Disrespect - An expression of lack of respect

• Reverence1.) Fear, reverence, awe, veneration -- (a profound emotion inspired by a deity; "the fear of God")
  
  2.) Reverence -- (a reverent mental attitude)
  
  Reverence - A profound emotion inspired by a deity; "the fear of God"

• Irreverence1.) Irreverence -- (an irreverent mental attitude)
  
  2.) Irreverence, violation -- (a disrespectful act)
  
  Irreverence - An irreverent mental attitude

• Orientation1.) Orientation -- (the act of orienting)
  
  2.) Orientation -- (an integrated set of attitudes and beliefs)
  
  Orientation - The act of orienting

Meaning 2 of Tendencyleaning, propensity, tendency inclination

• Leaning1.) Leaning, propensity, tendency -- (an inclination to do something; "he felt leanings toward frivolity")
  
  2.) Proclivity, propensity, leaning -- (a natural inclination; "he has a proclivity for exaggeration")
  
  Leaning, Propensity1.) Leaning, propensity, tendency -- (an inclination to do something; "he felt leanings toward frivolity")
  
  2.) Proclivity, propensity, leaning -- (a natural inclination; "he has a proclivity for exaggeration")
  
  Propensity, Tendency1.) Inclination, disposition, tendency -- (an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others; "he had an inclination to give up too easily"; "a tendency to be too strict")
  
  2.) Leaning, propensity, tendency -- (an inclination to do something; "he felt leanings toward frivolity")
  
  Tendency - An inclination to do something; "he felt leanings toward frivolity"

• Stomach1.) Stomach, tummy, tum, breadbasket -- (an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion)
  
  2.) Abdomen, venter, stomach, belly -- (the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis)
  
  Stomach - An enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion

• Undertow1.) Undertow -- (an inclination contrary to the strongest or prevailing feeling; "his account had a poignant undertow of regret")
  
  2.) Undertow, sea puss, sea-puss, sea purse, sea-purse, sea-poose -- (the seaward undercurrent created after waves have broken on the shore)
  
  Undertow - An inclination contrary to the strongest or prevailing feeling; "his account had a poignant undertow of regret"

Meaning 3 of Tendencytendency, inclination disposition

• Aptness1.) Aptness, propensity -- (a disposition to behave in a certain way; "the aptness of iron to rust"; "the propensity of disease to spread")
  
  2.) Aptness, appositeness -- (appropriateness for the occasion; "the phrase had considerable aptness")
  
  Aptness, Propensity1.) Leaning, propensity, tendency -- (an inclination to do something; "he felt leanings toward frivolity")
  
  2.) Proclivity, propensity, leaning -- (a natural inclination; "he has a proclivity for exaggeration")
  
  Propensity - A disposition to behave in a certain way; "the aptness of iron to rust"; "the propensity of disease to spread"

• Mordacity1.) Mordacity -- (a disposition to biting)
  
  Mordacity - A disposition to biting

• Predisposition1.) Sensitivity, predisposition -- (susceptibility to a pathogen)
  
  2.) Predisposition -- (an inclination beforehand to interpret statements in a particular way)
  
  Predisposition - Susceptibility to a pathogen

• Proneness1.) Proneness -- (being disposed to do something; "accident proneness")
  
  Proneness - Being disposed to do something; "accident proneness"

• Separatism1.) Segregation, separatism -- (a social system that provides separate facilities for minority groups)
  
  2.) Separatism -- (a disposition toward schism and secession from a larger group; the principles and practices of separatists; "separatism is a serious problem in Quebec"; "demands for some form of separatism on grounds of religion have been perceived as a threat to mainstream education")
  
  Separatism - A social system that provides separate facilities for minority groups

• Tendency1.) Inclination, disposition, tendency -- (an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others; "he had an inclination to give up too easily"; "a tendency to be too strict")
  
  2.) Leaning, propensity, tendency -- (an inclination to do something; "he felt leanings toward frivolity")
  
  Tendency, Inclination1.) Inclination, disposition, tendency -- (an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others; "he had an inclination to give up too easily"; "a tendency to be too strict")
  
  2.) Inclination, inclination of an orbit -- ((astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees)
  
  Inclination - An attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others; "he had an inclination to give up too easily"; "a tendency to be too strict"

Meaning 4 of Tendencytendency, trend direction, way

• Bearing1.) Bearing -- (relevant relation or interconnection; "those issues have no bearing on our situation")
  
  2.) Bearing, heading, aim -- (the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies)
  
  Bearing, Heading1.) Heading, header, head -- (a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about; "the heading seemed to have little to do with the text")
  
  2.) Bearing, heading, aim -- (the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies)
  
  Heading, Aim1.) Purpose, intent, intention, aim, design -- (an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; "his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his designs")
  
  2.) Aim, object, objective, target -- (the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable); "the sole object of her trip was to see her children")
  
  Aim - Relevant relation or interconnection; "those issues have no bearing on our situation"

• Course1.) Course, course of study, course of instruction, class -- (education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings; "he took a course in basket weaving"; "flirting is not unknown in college classes")
  
  2.) Course, line -- (a connected series of events or actions or developments; "the government took a firm course"; "historians can only point out those lines for which evidence is available")
  
  Course, Trend1.) Tendency, trend -- (a general direction in which something tends to move; "the shoreward tendency of the current"; "the trend of the stock market")
  
  2.) Course, trend -- (general line of orientation; "the river takes a southern course"; "the northeastern trend of the coast")
  
  Trend - Education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings; "he took a course in basket weaving"; "flirting is not unknown in college classes"

• East-west direction1.) East-west direction -- (in a direction parallel with lines of latitude)
  
  East-west direction - In a direction parallel with lines of latitude

• North-south direction1.) North-south direction -- (in a direction parallel with lines of longitude)
  
  North-south direction - In a direction parallel with lines of longitude

• Qibla1.) Qibla -- (the direction of the Kaaba toward which Muslims turn for their daily prayers)
  
  2.) Qibla -- (a small terrorist group of Muslims in South Africa formed in the 1980s; was inspired by Ayatollah Khomeini to create an Islamic state in South Africa)
  
  Qibla - The direction of the Kaaba toward which Muslims turn for their daily prayers

• Tendency1.) Inclination, disposition, tendency -- (an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others; "he had an inclination to give up too easily"; "a tendency to be too strict")
  
  2.) Leaning, propensity, tendency -- (an inclination to do something; "he felt leanings toward frivolity")
  
  Tendency, Trend1.) Tendency, trend -- (a general direction in which something tends to move; "the shoreward tendency of the current"; "the trend of the stock market")
  
  2.) Course, trend -- (general line of orientation; "the river takes a southern course"; "the northeastern trend of the coast")
  
  Trend - An attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others; "he had an inclination to give up too easily"; "a tendency to be too strict"