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tendency

tendency

Meaning of tendency

general direction of change

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British English/ˈtɛndənsi/
American English/ə ˈtɛndənsi/
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tendency with German translation

tendency usage examples

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

There is a clear tendency toward sustainable fabrics.

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

Her tendency to choose neutral colours shows in every outfit.

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tendency belongs to the topic "Fashion and Trends". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

tendencyTendenz
shirtHemd
skirtRock
pantsHose
trousersHose
jeansJeanshose
shortskurze Hose

tendency synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between tendency / inclination / pattern / direction

I
🇬🇧English
inclination

A leaning, predisposition, or preference (often personal); closely matches 'tendency' when referring to individual or subjective inclinations.

B2Rarely

He has an inclination to prefer classic styles over avant-garde designs.

🇬🇧English

A repeated or regular arrangement/sequence; emphasizes recurring form or regularity rather than a general inclination.

B2Often

There's a clear pattern of brighter colours appearing each spring.

🇬🇧English

Emphasizes the course or vector of change (the way something is moving) rather than a habitual tendency.

B2Often

The direction of fashion this season is toward more sustainable fabrics.

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How to pronounce tendency and what this word means

tendency means tendency. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce tendency

/ˈtɛndənsi/

tendency translation

tendency

tendency examples

There is a clear tendency toward sustainable fabrics.

tendency transcription

/ˈtɛndənsi/, /ə ˈtɛndənsi/

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tendency meaning: what does it mean?

general direction of change

tendency pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

tendency is pronounced as /ˈtɛndənsi/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

tendency definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

There is a clear tendency toward sustainable fabrics. Translation: Наблюдается явная тенденция к использованию экологичных тканей.

Is tendency part of Fashion and Trends vocabulary?

Yes, tendency can be learned in the Fashion and Trends topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is tendency part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, tendency can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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