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Tendency vs Countertendency - What's the difference?

tendency | countertendency |

As nouns the difference between tendency and countertendency

is that tendency is a likelihood of behaving in a particular way or going in a particular direction; a tending toward while countertendency is a contrary or opposing tendency.

tendency

English

Noun

(tendencies)
  • A likelihood of behaving in a particular way or going in a particular direction; a tending toward.
    • Denim has a tendency to fade.
  • An organised unit or faction within a larger political organisation.
    • a militant tendency

    Derived terms

    * multitendency

    Synonyms

    * inclination * disposition * propensity * penchant * trend

    countertendency

    English

    Noun

    (countertendencies)
  • A contrary or opposing tendency