Tendency

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛndənsi/

Definitions of tendency

noun a natural or prevailing disposition to move, proceed, or act in some direction or toward some point, end, or result

Example Sentences

A1 She has a tendency to oversleep in the mornings.

A2 Children have a natural tendency to imitate the behavior of adults.

B1 His tendency to procrastinate often leads to missed deadlines.

B2 There is a growing tendency for people to shop online rather than in physical stores.

C1 The politician's tendency to make controversial statements has caused a lot of public backlash.

C2 The artist's tendency towards abstraction in her work sets her apart from other painters.

Examples of tendency in a Sentence

formal There is a tendency for prices to rise during times of high demand.

informal She has a tendency to arrive late to meetings.

slang His tendency to gossip always gets him in trouble.

figurative The river has a tendency to flood during heavy rains.

Grammatical Forms of tendency

• plural: tendencies
• comparative: more tendency
• superlative: most tendency
• present tense: tends
• future tense: will tend
• perfect tense: has tended
• continuous tense: is tending
• singular: tendency
• positive degree: tendency
• infinitive: to tend
• gerund: tending
• participle: tended

Origin and Evolution of tendency

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'tendency' originated from the Latin word 'tendere', which means 'to stretch or extend.'

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'tendency' has evolved to refer to a natural inclination or propensity towards a particular behavior or action.