tendencyn.[L. tendents, -entis, p. pr. of tendere: cf. F. tendance. See Tend to move.] Direction or course toward any place, object, effect, or result; drift; causal or 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.)()