Tendensiya (en. Tendency)

/tɛnˈdɛn.si.ja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A direction or inclination that arises from events or ideas.
The market has a tendency to rise next year.
May tendensiya ang merkado na tumaas sa susunod na taon.
Natural behavior or tendency of a person.
His tendency to be resilient is admirable.
Ang kanyang tendensiya na magpakatatag ay kahanga-hanga.
A common trend observed in society or in a field.
The tendency of youth to use social media is increasing.
Ang tendensiya ng mga kabataan na gumamit ng social media ay tumataas.

Etymology

derived from the Latin word 'tendensia'

Common Phrases and Expressions

tendency towards change
The actual change of events or ideas.
tendensiya sa pagbabago
population tendency
Behaviors or actions typically observed in people.
tendensiya ng populasyon

Related Words

behavior
The characteristics or conduct of a person.
ugali
trend
A frequently occurring situation or behavior in a group.
kalakaran

Slang Meanings

trend or style
This new haircut seems to be competing with the current trends on social media.
Ang bagong haircut na 'to, parang nag-aagawan sa mga tendensiya ngayon sa social media.
following trends
Even though I'm not a fan, this type of music is so popular, so I need to follow the trend.
Kahit na hindi ako fan, napakapopular ng ganitong uri ng musika, kaya kailangan kong sundan ang tendensiya.
common patterns or behaviors
In such situations, these trends are bound to happen in life.
Yung mga ganitong sitwasyon may tendensiya talagang mangyari sa buhay.