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Tendency Noun Typical Repeated Habit Action Belief Glance

word tendency
definition
noun
A tendency is a typical or repeated habit, action or belief .
She has a tendency to glance around to see if there's someone more important to talk to.
...the government's tendency towards secrecy in recent years.
The war strengthened reformist tendencies in British trade unions.
A tendency is a part of your character that makes you behave in an unpleasant or worrying way.
He is spoiled, arrogant and has a tendency towards snobbery.
Helen had been struggling against suicidal tendencies.
inflections tendencies
cefr-level B2

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