What does tendency mean in crosswords?

tendency means: a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect

Which crossword clues can have tendency as the answer?

Possible clues for tendency include "Natural leaning", "Inclination".

tendency is also used as a crossword clue. The answer is often propensity, 10 letters.

Word entry · 8 letters

Best crossword clue

"Natural leaning"

8 letters · collected on this word page

8 lettersPronunciation /ˈtɛn.dən.si/Part of speech nounSorted cdeenntyStarts with TEnds with Y2 cluesVery common crossword word

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"tendency" is also used as a crossword clue. If that's what you saw, the answer is often propensity (10 letters).

a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect

From Medieval Latin tendentia, from tendens, present participle of tendō.

“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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01“Natural leaning”8 letters

02“Inclination”8 letters

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