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tendenzialmente

generally

adverb ten-den-tsyahl-MEN-teh Rare
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Also means

as a rule

Usage Note

Tendenzialmente expresses a general tendency rather than a strict rule: È tendenzialmente vero ('It is generally true'). It derives from tendenziale (tendential) + -mente and carries a slightly hedging, academic tone. It is stronger than di solito ('usually') and softer than sempre ('always').

Examples

"I prezzi tendenzialmente aumentano in estate."

Natural Translation

Prices generally increase in summer.

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