tendency
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: tendencies
Sense 1
A likelihood of behaving in a particular way or going in a particular direction; a tending toward.
Xu hướng hành động theo một cách nhất định hoặc đi theo một hướng nhất định
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
An organised unit or faction within a larger political organisation.
Một đơn vị hoặc phe phái được tổ chức trong một tổ chức chính trị lớn hơn
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “tendency” mean?
A likelihood of behaving in a particular way or going in a particular direction; a tending toward.
Is “tendency” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.