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TENDENCY

(noun)

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There are 4 meanings of the word Tendency.

How to pronounce tendency:

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Tendency - as a noun

An inclination to do something

Example: "He felt leanings toward frivolity"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
leaning8propensity17

A characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect

Example: "The alkaline inclination of the local waters"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inclination13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disposition14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A general direction in which something tends to move

Example: "The shoreward tendency of the current"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
trend6

Example Sentences

"She has a tendency to procrastinate when it comes to studying."
"His tendency to overthink often leads to unnecessary stress."
"The company has a tendency to hire employees with similar backgrounds."
"There is a growing tendency among young people to prioritize experiences over possessions."
"My car has a tendency to stall in cold weather."
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Word Game Points

Is TENDENCY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tendency is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TENDENCY has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is TENDENCY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tendency is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TENDENCY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is TENDENCY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tendency is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TENDENCY has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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