n. the fact of being likely to act in some way; the fact of being likely to move in a certain direction
She has the tendency to drive too fast.
She has the tendency to drive too fast.
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What is the author's tone towards this phrase, ugly words have a tendency to burn the mouth?
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Her tendency toward haplology will likely correct itself with age.
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Ancient people had a tendency to deify their rulers.
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The king has a tendency to domineer over those around him.
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All mother geese tell the tale, 'Why Geese Don't Wear Boots,' when their children have a tendency for what?
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What did Sparky have a tendency to do?
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The cat had the tendency to overprotect her kittens.
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tend; inclination; instinct
inaptitude;skillessness
3 syllables
ten-den-cy
tendency
ascendancy
ascendency
dependency
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