tendency — an inclination toward a particular characteristic or type of behavior
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an inclination toward a particular characteristic or type of behavior
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtendənsi/
Korean meaning: 경향, 성향, 추세
Korean pronunciation: 텐-던-시 (강세: 텐)
Example Sentences
- My cat has a tendency to sleep exactly where I want to sit.
- There's a growing tendency among students to study at coffee shops.
- He has a tendency to forget people's names within 5 seconds of meeting them.
tendency
NOUN//ˈtendənsi//
an inclination toward a particular characteristic or type of behavior
an office worker reaches for the same chocolate donut from a variety box for the third time this week. She hesitates briefly while looking at healthier options like fruit and yogurt nearby. Her hand automatically moves toward the chocolate donut despite her conscious effort to choose differently. The same coworker who witnessed her previous donut choices watches from behind with a knowing smile. Other employees notice the predictable pattern as empty donut spaces show where she always picks from the same spot. an inclination toward a particular type of behavior that repeats consistently
Brain frequency reveals behavioral tendency!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'tendentia', derived from the present participle 'tendens' of the verb 'tendere' meaning 'to stretch, extend, or lean toward'. The suffix '-ency' was added to form an abstract noun indicating a quality or state.
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📝Examples
“My cat has a tendency to sleep exactly where I want to sit.”
“There's a growing tendency among students to study at coffee shops.”
“He has a tendency to forget people's names within 5 seconds of meeting them.”
“The recent tendency shows that more people prefer online shopping.”
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