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counter-tendency noun[ C ] (alsocountertendency)uk /ˈkaʊn.təˌten.dən.si/ us /ˈkaʊn.t̬ɚˌten.dən.si/ a tendency(= something that is likely to happen or often happens) that is opposite to an existing tendency: These obvious tendencies may in fact hide counter-tendencies. The reduction in the income of these classes starts a countertendency. Establishing the existence of a counter-tendency does not mean we can ignore the tendency. There are always countertendencies to be considered. Marx lists a number of possible countertendencies. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Habitual behaviour ADL atavism atavistic creature creature of habitidiom crotchet diet habit idiosyncrasy idiosyncratic idiosyncratically leaning penchant ritualism ritualistic ritualistically ritualized ritually routine specialize |