Tendentious: meaning, definitions and examples

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tendentious

 

[ tษ›nหˆdษ›nสƒษ™s ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

bias, opinion

Tendentious refers to a tendency to promote a particular cause or point of view, often in a biased manner. It describes a statement or piece of writing that shows a deliberate intention to favor one perspective over others. This term is often used in discussions regarding journalism, literature, or rhetoric, where certain viewpoints are emphasized or constructed to persuade or influence an audience. Such works may not provide a neutral stance, instead leaning towards one side of an argument.

Synonyms

biased, one-sided, partisan, slanted

Examples of usage

  • The article was criticized for its tendentious nature.
  • His tendentious arguments sparked debates among the attendees.
  • Critics described the film as a tendentious portrayal of history.

Translations

Translations of the word "tendentious" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tendente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเค•เฅเคทเคชเคพเคคเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช tendenziell

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cenderung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะตะฝะดะตะฝั†ั–ะนะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tendencyjny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‚พๅ‘็š„ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tendentieux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tendencioso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eฤŸilimli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒฝํ–ฅ์ ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูŠุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tendenฤnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tendentnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ€พๅ‘ๆ€ง็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tendenฤen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ halla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตะฝะดะตะฝั†ะธัะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ”แƒœแƒ“แƒ”แƒœแƒชแƒ˜แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tendensiyalฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tendencioso

Etymology

The term 'tendentious' originates from the late 19th century and derives from the Latin word 'tendentia', which means 'a stretching, a tendency'. The root word relates to 'tendere', meaning 'to stretch or to aim'. Initially, 'tendentious' emerged in the context of literature and rhetoric as a descriptor for arguments or narratives that overtly support a particular stance, rather than presenting an unbiased account. Over time, the word has maintained its connotation of bias but has seen broader application in journalism and media criticism, reflecting an increasing awareness of the influence of perspective on public discourse. The negative connotation associated with the word suggests a lack of Objectivity, which resonates in contemporary discussions around media integrity and the responsibilities of communicators.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,878 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.