Tendency vs. Tendancy — What's the Difference?
By Tayyaba Rehman & Fiza Rafique — Updated on September 13, 2023
The correct spelling is "Tendency," while the incorrect version is "Tendancy." Tendency is a noun that describes a predisposition or inclination to act in a certain way.
Which is correct: Tendency or Tendancy
How to spell Tendency?
Tendency
Correct Spelling
Tendancy
Incorrect Spelling
Difference Between Tendency and Tendancy
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Key Differences
Remember that "ency" is a common suffix in English, like in "agency" or "efficiency."
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Write it down multiple times to muscle-memorize the correct spelling.
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Think of the word "tender" and note that it has the same spelling structure at the beginning.
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Keep in mind the root word "tend" and add "-ency" to form "Tendency."
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Pronounce it as "ten-den-cy" to emphasize the correct spelling segments.
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Definitions
Tendency
Tendency refers to a leaning or inclination toward a particular type of behavior or action.
He has a tendency to procrastinate.
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Tendency
Tendency means a predisposition to think or feel a particular way.
She has a tendency to be optimistic.
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Tendency
Tendency refers to the habitual course of action or usual manner of a person or thing.
His tendency to speak before thinking gets him into trouble.
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Tendency
Tendency can indicate a statistical trend or common outcome.
There's a tendency for stocks to rise after a dip.
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Tendency
Tendency can describe the characteristic direction of something's development.
There is a growing tendency to work remotely.
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Tendency
An inclination towards a particular characteristic or type of behaviour
For students, there is a tendency to socialize in the evenings
Criminal tendencies
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Tendency
A predisposition to think, act, or proceed in a particular way
His tendency to exaggerate.
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Tendency
A characteristic pattern or point of view
The book's tendency to oversimplify events.
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Tendency
Movement or prevailing movement in a given direction
Observed the tendency of the wind.
The shoreward tendency of the current.
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Tendency
A likelihood of behaving in a particular way or going in a particular direction; a tending toward.
Denim has a tendency to fade.
I have a tendency to get bored after the first half an hour of a movie.
There's a common tendency among first-game visitors to a casino to bet overcautiously.
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Tendency
(politics) An organised unit or faction within a larger political organisation.
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Tendency
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.
In every experimental science, there is a tendency toward perfection.
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Tendency
An attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others;
He had an inclination to give up too easily
A tendency to be too strict
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Tendency
A characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect;
The alkaline inclination of the local waters
Fabric with a tendency to shrink
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Tendency
A general direction in which something tends to move;
The shoreward tendency of the current
The trend of the stock market
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FAQs
Why is it called Tendency?
Derived from the verb "tend," it captures the idea of inclination or predisposition.
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Which preposition is used with Tendency?
"To," as in "tendency to do something."
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Which conjunction is used with Tendency?
"And," as in "tendency and inclination."
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Is the word "Tendency" a Direct object or an Indirect object?
It can be either, depending on sentence structure.
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Author Spotlight
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Tayyaba RehmanTayyaba Rehman is a distinguished writer, currently serving as a primary contributor to askdifference.com. As a researcher in semantics and etymology, Tayyaba's passion for the complexity of languages and their distinctions has found a perfect home on the platform. Tayyaba delves into the intricacies of language, distinguishing between commonly confused words and phrases, thereby providing clarity for readers worldwide.
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Fiza RafiqueFiza Rafique is a skilled content editor at AskDifference.com, where she meticulously refines and enhances written pieces. Drawing from her vast editorial expertise, Fiza ensures clarity, accuracy, and precision in every article. Passionate about language, she continually seeks to elevate the quality of content for readers worldwide.
