The difference between Current and Tendency

When used as nouns, current means the part of a fluid that moves continuously in a certain direction, especially , whereas tendency means a likelihood of behaving in a particular way or going in a particular direction.

Current is also adjective with the meaning: existing or occurring at the moment.

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  1. Current as a noun (oceanography):

    The part of a fluid that moves continuously in a certain direction, especially .

  2. Current as a noun (electricity):

    The time rate of flow of electric charge.

    Examples:

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    "[[CGS]]: [[esu]]/[[second]] (esu/s)"

  3. Current as a noun:

    A tendency or a course of events.

  1. Current as an adjective:

    Existing or occurring at the moment.

    Examples:

    "'current events; current leaders; current negotiations"

  2. Current as an adjective:

    Generally accepted, used, practiced, or prevalent at the moment.

    Examples:

    "'current affairs; current bills and coins; current fashions"

  3. Current as an adjective (obsolete):

    Running or moving rapidly.

  1. Tendency as a noun:

    A likelihood of behaving in a particular way or going in a particular direction; a tending toward.

    Examples:

    "Denim has a tendency to fade."

  2. Tendency as a noun (politics):

    An organised unit or faction within a larger political organisation.

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