tenˈdence or tendenz /ten-dentsˈ/ noun (German)

Tendency (esp in composition, tendentious)

tenˈdency noun

1. A trend, drift, inclination
2. Proneness
3. A faction within a particular political movement

tendenˈtious, also tendenˈtial or tendenˈcious adjective

1. Purposely tending or angled
2. With an object
3. Biased, esp towards controversy

tendenˈtiously adverb

tendenˈtiousness noun