CEFR B1

tendency

noun

Meaning

An inclination toward a particular characteristic or type of behavior.

Examples

She has a tendency to overthink things.
There is a growing tendency for people to work from home.

Synonyms: inclination, propensity, disposition, aptitude

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tendency (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛndənsi/

Definition

An inclination toward a particular characteristic or type of behavior.

Examples

She has a tendency to overthink things.
There is a growing tendency for people to work from home.
The report showed a clear tendency towards increased spending.

How to Use tendency

tendency to do something (prepositional phrase): An inclination to perform a specific action. — "She has a tendency to procrastinate when faced with difficult tasks."
tendency towards something (prepositional phrase): An inclination or movement in a particular direction or state. — "The economy shows a tendency towards recovery."

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