Tend"en*cy (?), n.;
pl. Tendencies (#). [L.
tendents, -entis, p. pr. of tendere: cf. F. tendance. See Tend to move.] Direction or course toward any place, object, effect, or result; drift; causal or efficient influence to bring about an effect or result. Writings of this kind,
if conducted with candor, have a more particular tendency to the good of their country.
Addison. In every experimental science, there is a tendency toward perfection. Macaulay.
Syn. -- Disposition; inclination; proneness; drift; scope; aim.
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