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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
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tendencies |
| definition 1: |
the fact of being likely to move in a certain direction.
The wheel has a tendency to roll to the right.- synonyms:
- trend
- similar words:
- drift, list
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| definition 2: |
the fact of being likely to act in some way.
He has a tendency to get angry if he doesn't get his way.- synonyms:
- disposition, inclination
- similar words:
- aptitude, bias, instinct, preference, slant, streak
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| related words: |
characteristic, fancy, favor, inclination, instinct |
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