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Tendency

usgb/ˈtendənsi/Volume
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General Behavior

Used to indicate common patterns in actions or events, rather than specific instances.

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There's a tendency for stocks to dip midweek.
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Not Certainty

'Tendency' suggests a likelihood but not a guarantee that something will happen.

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There is a tendency for exams to be harder than expected, but it's not always the case.
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Impersonal Forces

Often used to describe impersonal or societal trends, not just individual behaviors.

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There's a tendency for technology to become obsolete quickly.
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