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tendency

/ˈtɛndənsi/
ten · den · cy ˈtɛn · dən · si
English Definition
n. a likelihood to behave in a certain way
中文释义
倾向
Significado en Español
tendencia
한국어 뜻
경향, 성향
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
xu hướng, khuynh hướng
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Example Sentence

He has a tendency to arrive late.

他有迟到的倾向。

Synonyms
inclination propensity habit
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “tendency”:

  1. A certainty
  2. B refusal
  3. C inclination
  4. D denial
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C — inclination. “tendency” means n. a likelihood to behave in a certain way

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

He has a strong ______ to arrive late for almost every meeting.

  1. A rumor
  2. B tendency
  3. C machine
  4. D flavor
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B — tendency. “tendency” means n. a likelihood to behave in a certain way

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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.

How do you use “tendency” in a sentence?

He has a tendency to arrive late. (他有迟到的倾向。)

What are synonyms for “tendency”?

inclination, propensity, habit — all close in meaning to tendency (n. a likelihood to behave in a certain way).

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.

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