trend

²trend

noun

Definition of TREND

1

: a line of general direction or movement <the trend of the coast turned toward the west>

2

a : a prevailing tendency or inclination : drift <current trends in education> b : a general movement : swing <the trend toward suburban living> c : a current style or preference : vogue <new fashion trends> d : a line of development : approach <new trends in cancer research>

3

: the general movement over time of a statistically detectable change; also : a statistical curve reflecting such a change

Examples of TREND

1. the downward trend of the stock market
2. Digital technology is the latest trend in television.
3. There is a disturbing trend toward obesity in children.

First Known Use of TREND

circa 1777

Related to TREND

Synonyms: current, direction, drift, leaning, run, tendency, tide, wind

Related Words: curve, downside, shift, swing, turn, turnabout, upside; custom, habit, propensity, tenor, way; countercurrent, countertrend; undercurrent, undertow

Near Antonyms: classic, standard

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