Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A strong likelihood or predisposition to behave or act in a certain way.
Tendency
/ˈtendənsi/Synonyms:
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Examples:
He has a tendency to procrastinate on major projects.
Her art reflects a tendency towards surrealism.
This material shows a tendency to shrink when washed.
Etymology:
Derived from the Latin word tendere, meaning to stretch or to extend. The word evolved through French tendence in the 16th century and gained the modern meaning in English in the 19th century.
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