tendency
/ˈtɛndənsi/
ten · den · cy
ˈtɛn · dən · si
English Definition
n. a likelihood to behave in a certain way
Significado en Español
tendencia
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
xu hướng, khuynh hướng
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “tendency”:
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A
certainty
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B
refusal
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C
inclination
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D
denial
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C — inclination.
“tendency” means n. a likelihood to behave in a certain way
Common questions about “tendency”
What does “tendency” mean?
tendency — n. a likelihood to behave in a certain way. In Chinese: 倾向.
How do you pronounce “tendency”?
tendency is pronounced /ˈtɛndənsi/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ten · den · cy.
Is “tendency” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. tendency appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
