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tendency

/ˈtɛndənsi/
noun
  1. A likelihood of behaving in a particular way or going in a particular direction; a tending toward.

    "Denim has a tendency to fade."

  2. An organised unit or faction within a larger political organisation.

Synonymsdisposition, inclination, penchant, propensity, trend

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