Word Games Pro Dictionary

tendency

noun

A likelihood of behaving in a particular way or going in a particular direction; a tending toward.

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
T
Ends with
Y
Contains
EN
Scrabble score
14
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

/ˈtɛndənsi/ /ˈtɛndənsi/

Listen

Audio Pronunciation

Audio pronunciation is unavailable for this word.

Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. A likelihood of behaving in a particular way or going in a particular direction; a tending toward.

    “Denim has a tendency to fade.”

  2. An organised unit or faction within a larger political organisation.

In context

Example Sentences

Denim has a tendency to fade.

Similar words

Synonyms

Scroll to Top