tendency

A noun referring to a general direction in which something is developing or changing, or a natural inclination to behave in a particular way.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее общее направление развития или изменения чего-либо, или естественную склонность вести себя определённым образом.esSustantivo que designa una dirección o inclinación general hacia un desarrollo o cambio, o una propensión natural a comportarse de cierta manera.frNom désignant une orientation générale du développement ou du changement de quelque chose, ou une disposition naturelle à se comporter d'une certaine manière.deSubstantiv, das die allgemeine Richtung einer Entwicklung oder Veränderung bezeichnet oder eine natürliche Neigung, sich auf bestimmte Weise zu verhalten.ptSubstantivo que designa uma direção geral de desenvolvimento ou mudança de algo, ou uma inclinação natural para se comportar de determinada maneira.zh名词，指事物发展或变化的总体方向，或指人自然倾向于以某种方式行事。arاسم يدل على الاتجاه العام لتطور شيء ما أو تغيّره، أو على ميل طبيعي إلى التصرف بطريقة معينة.

1. Inclination or Likelihood B1 formal

   A natural or habitual inclination to behave in a particular way or to act in a certain manner.

   • She has a tendency to procrastinate when faced with difficult tasks.
   • He shows a tendency to exaggerate his achievements.
   • There is a growing tendency among young people to use social media for news.

   ruСклонностьesInclinación o propensiónfrTendance, propensiondeNeigungptTendênciazh倾向arميل

   Synonyms: bentbiasdispositioninclinationleaningliabilitylikelihoodpenchantpredilectionproclivitypropensityreadiness

2. General Direction or Trend B2 formal

   A general direction in which something is developing or changing.

   • The market shows a tendency towards higher prices.
   • There is a tendency for temperatures to rise in the summer months.
   • The data reveals a clear tendency towards increased automation.

   ruТенденцияesTendencia general o direcciónfrtendancedeTendenzptTendênciazh趋势arاتجاه عام

   Synonyms: bearingbentcoursecurrentdirectiondriftinclinationleaningorientationtrend

• tendencies plural form
• tendencies' possessive plural form
• tendency's possessive singular form