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US/ˈten.dən.si/
UK/ˈten.dən.si/
something that a person or thing often does or is likely to do; a general change in one direction
In context
There is a growing tendency for young people to delay marriage.
Students have a tendency to memorize answers instead of understanding them.
The tendency towards online shopping became stronger after the pandemic.
Words that go with tendency
adjective + noun
- growing tendencyThere is a growing tendency to judge people by their online profiles.
- natural tendencyHumans have a natural tendency to trust familiar faces.
- general tendencyThe general tendency is for prices to rise in big cities.
verb + noun
- have a tendency toSome writers have a tendency to use very long sentences.
noun + preposition
- tendency towardsThe data shows a tendency towards smaller families.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Young people have tendency using phones at night.Correct: Young people have a tendency to use phones at night.