tendency
Translation
tendency, inclination, propensity
Examples
He has a tendency to exaggerate.
He has a tendency to exaggerate.
There is a growing tendency towards remote work.
There is a growing tendency towards remote work.
Grammar Patterns
a tendency ((to-inf)) an inclination to do something He has a tendency to be late.
a tendency ((towards sth.)) a general direction in which something is developing There is a tendency towards smaller cars.
Similar Words
Synonyms: inclination, propensity, disposition
Etymology
From Latin 'tendere' meaning 'to stretch, extend'. It signifies a quality of 'stretching' or leaning towards something.
Memory Tips
Remember it with the verb phrase 'tend to do', which means to be likely to do something.