tendency

simple noun51 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.4
strong tendency8.5
general tendency8.2
clear tendency8.0
natural tendency8.0
marked tendency7.8
common tendency7.8
increasing tendency7.6
pronounced tendency7.5
growing tendency7.5
increased tendency7.3
great tendency7.2
human tendency7.1
greater tendency7.0
slight tendency6.8
inherent tendency6.8
broad tendency6.5
innate tendency6.5
worrying tendency6.5
unfortunate tendency6.3
underlying tendency6.2
dangerous tendency6.0
alarming tendency5.8
inbuilt tendency5.5
criminal tendency5.4
violent tendency5.2
aggressive tendency5.0
artistic tendency5.0
destructive tendency4.8
contradictory tendency4.5
suicidal tendency4.5
homosexual tendency4.0
lesbian tendency3.5
homicidal tendency3.0
psychopathic tendency2.8
centrifugal tendency2.5

A specialized term often used in political or social science.

have a tendency9.0
show a tendency7.5
reflect a tendency6.8
reveal a tendency6.7
display a tendency6.5
exhibit a tendency6.2
reinforce a tendency5.8
overcome a tendency5.7
resist a tendency5.6
increase a tendency5.5
curb a tendency5.2
reduce a tendency5.0
tendency for8.0

Used to introduce the subject that shows the tendency.

tendency towards/toward7.5

Used to indicate the direction or nature of the tendency.

tendency among6.5

Used to describe a tendency within a specific group of people.

tendency on the part of5.0

A more formal way to specify who has the tendency.