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tendency; inclination; propensity
An inherent tendency or disposition toward a particular state, behavior, or outcome. More formal and analytical than the base word 傾向, often used in academic, scientific, or philosophical discussion.
暴力的な傾向性がある。
There is a violent tendency.
データに一定の傾向性が見られる。
A certain tendency can be observed in the data.
個人の傾向性を把握することで、より効果的な指導が可能になる。
By understanding individual tendencies, more effective guidance becomes possible.
Formed by adding the suffix 性 (nature, quality) to 傾向 (tendency). The addition of 性 gives the word a more inherent or dispositional flavor—傾向 describes an observed trend, while 傾向性 suggests an underlying nature or propensity.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 傾向性がある: to have a tendency
- 傾向性が見られる: a tendency is observed
- 傾向性を分析する: to analyze tendencies
- 傾向性を示す: to show a tendency
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 傾向: tendency, trend — the standard, widely used word for any tendency or trend
- 性向: disposition, inclination — refers to a person's natural disposition or bent
- 志向: orientation, inclination — actively directed interest or aspiration toward something