Tĕnd'en-çy, n.

n. [Fr. tendance, It. tendenza, Sp. tendencia, from Lat. tendens, p. pr. of tendere. See TEND, v. i.] Direction or course toward any place, object, effect, or result; drift; 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. Addison.

In every experimental science, there is a tendency toward perfection. Macaulay.

Synonyms—Disposition; inclination; proneness; drift; scope; aim. See DISPOSITION.