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tendency

/ˈtɛndənsi/ /ˈtɛndənsi/
noun
  1. 1 eğilim, yatkınlık countable
  2. 2 genel eğilim, yönelim countable

Definition (English)

  1. A likelihood that a person will behave or think in a particular way.
  2. A general change or development in a particular direction.

Example Sentences

  1. She has a tendency to overthink things.
    Olayları fazla düşünme eğilimi var.
  2. He has a tendency to talk too much when he's nervous.
    Gergin olduğunda çok konuşma eğilimi var.
  3. There is a tendency for prices to rise in the summer.
    Yaz aylarında fiyatlarda genel bir yükselme eğilimi var.
  4. There is a growing tendency for young people to live alone.
    Gençler arasında yalnız yaşama yönünde artan bir yönelim var.

Synonyms

inclinationpropensitydispositiontrend

Antonyms

disinclination

Collocations

tendency tohave a tendencyshow a tendencystrong tendencynatural tendencygeneral tendency

Related Words

behaviorcharacteristicpatternattitudepersonality

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