tendency

definition: a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect
example:
speech part: noun
synonyms: inclination
definition: an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
example:
speech part: noun
synonyms: disposition
definition: an inclination to do something
example:
speech part: noun
synonyms: leaning
definition: a general direction in which something tends to move
example: the shoreward tendency of the current
speech part: noun
synonyms: trend

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