Tend"en*cy (?), n.; pl. Tendencies (#). [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.
Syn. — Disposition; inclination; proneness; drift; scope; aim.
Tend"er (?), n. [From Tend to attend. Cf. Attender.] 1. One who tends;
one who takes care of any person or thing; a nurse.
2. (Naut.) A vessel employed to attend other vessels, to supply them
with provisions and other stores, to convey intelligence, or the like.
3. A car attached to a locomotive, for carrying a supply of fuel and
water.
Ten"der (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Tendered (?); p. pr. & vb. n.
Tendering.] [F. tendre to stretch, stretch out, reach, L. tendere. See
Tend to move.] 1. (Law) To offer in payment or satisfaction of a
demand, in order to save a penalty or forfeiture; as, to tender the
amount of rent or debt.