TENDENCY Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word tendency. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word tendency. (close relations)

Did you mean?
Definition of TENDENCYAntonyms of TENDENCY

Also try synonyms for..
tending tendencies tendencious tendentious


Expand?	Word	Save?	More Syns..	Usage	Type
	inclination				nounn
	noun • an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others • (astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees • (geometry) the angle formed by the x-axis and a given line (measured counterclockwise from the positive half of the x-axis) • (physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon • that toward which you are inclined to feel a liking • the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical • a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect • the act of inclining; bending forward
	disposition				nounn
	noun • your usual mood • the act or means of getting rid of something • an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others • a natural or acquired habit or characteristic tendency in a person or thing
	propensity				nounn
	noun • an inclination to do something • a natural inclination • a disposition to behave in a certain way
	leaning				verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
	noun • an inclination to do something • a natural inclination • the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical • the act of deviating from a vertical position adjective satellite • departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
	aptitude				noun, adjectiven, adj
	noun • inherent ability
	bent				verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
	noun • a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way • grass for pastures and lawns especially bowling and putting greens • an area of grassland unbounded by fences or hedges • a special way of doing something adjective satellite • fixed in your purpose • used of the back and knees; stooped • of metal e.g.
	predilection				nounn
	noun • a predisposition in favor of something • a strong liking
	predisposition				nounn
	noun • susceptibility to a pathogen • an inclination beforehand to interpret statements in a particular way • a disposition in advance to react in a particular way
	proclivity				nounn
	noun • a natural inclination
	proneness				nounn
	noun • being disposed to do something
	trend				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a general direction in which something tends to move • general line of orientation • a general tendency to change (as of opinion) • the popular taste at a given time verb • turn sharply; change direction abruptly • to be temporarily popular
	penchant				nounn
	noun • a strong liking

Here is a list of related hypernyms for tendency, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.

Words (13)

Phrases (1)

TENDENCY Synonyms

Best Alternative Words for TENDENCY

Best Hypernyms For TENDENCY

Alternatives for INCLINATION