tendencies

noun

a general direction in which something tends to move

a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect

an inclination to do something

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

Roots

tendotend- · Latin · stretch

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Where does tendencies come from?

The word tendencies breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root tend-, from Latin tendo (“stretch”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.