† ˈtendancyObs.rare—1. In 8 (improp.) -ency. [f. tend v.1 + -ancy.] Attention, care. a1774Tucker Lt. Nat. (1834) II. 86 Man..may, indeed, contrive machines that shall go a little way in performing his works;..but then they require correcting, repairing, and continual tendency.