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Definition of 'Tendencies'

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  • Tendency \Tend"en*cy\, n.; pl. Tendencies. [L. tendents, -entis, p. pr. of tendere: cf. F. tendance. See Tend to move.] Direction or course toward any place, object, effect, or result; drift; causal or efficient influence to bring about an effect or result. [1913 Webster]
  • Writings of this kind, if conducted with candor, have a more particular tendency to the good of their country. --Addison. [1913 Webster]
  • In every experimental science, there is a tendency toward perfection. --Macaulay. [1913 Webster]
  • Syn: Disposition; inclination; proneness; drift; scope; aim. [1913 Webster]

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