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| disposition |
a tendency. [1/2 definitions] |
| grace |
the tendency to do what is kind, right, or polite; manners. [1/4 definitions] |
| hospitality |
the tendency to welcome guests or strangers warmly and generously. [1/2 definitions] |
| inclination |
a natural tendency towards. [1/3 definitions] |
| inclined |
having a tendency toward or preference for a particular behavior, action, or way of thinking or feeling. |
| industry |
the tendency to work hard. [1/3 definitions] |
| inertia |
the tendency of an object that is not moving to remain still, or of an object that is moving to continue to move, unless something else moves or stops the object. [1/2 definitions] |
| instinct |
a strong natural tendency or ability. [1/2 definitions] |
| streak |
a trace; tendency; strain. [1/8 definitions] |
| tendency |
If you have a tendency to feel or behave in a certain way, then you feel or behave that way pretty often. If you have a tendency to laugh really loud, for example, then laughing really loud is something that is typical of you. If people know you have this tendency, they will not be surprised at all that you do it. |
| trend |
a general course, direction, or tendency. [1/2 definitions] |
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