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Tendency vs Tendential - What's the difference?

tendency | tendential |

As a noun tendency

is a likelihood of behaving in a particular way or going in a particular direction; a tending toward.

As an adjective tendential is

of or relating to a 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

    tendential

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Of or relating to a tendency.

    • Derived terms

    * tendentially

    Related terms

    * tendentious