1. an inclination or likelihood to move in a particular direction or act in a certain way
2. a general direction in which something is developing or changing

Examples

• She has a tendency to arrive late to meetings.
• There’s a growing tendency among young people to use social media less.
• His tendency toward perfectionism sometimes slows down his work.
• The data shows a clear tendency for prices to rise during summer.
• Children have a natural tendency to imitate their parents.
• The recent tendency in fashion favors sustainable materials.
• He noticed a tendency for the machine to overheat after long use.