trend
UK: trɛnd | US: trɛnd
n. a general direction in which something is developing or changing
n. a current style or preference (e.g., fashion trend)
vi. to show a tendency or inclination
The word "trend" originates from the Old English trendan or tryndan, meaning "to turn, revolve, or roll." It evolved through Middle English as trenden, retaining the sense of directional movement. By the 16th century, it began to signify a figurative "bend" or "inclination," eventually settling into its modern meaning of a prevailing tendency or pattern. The logic traces a physical action (turning) to an abstract concept (direction of change).
The trend in renewable energy adoption is growing rapidly.
Short skirts became a major fashion trend in the 1960s.
Data shows that temperatures trend upward during summer months.
Investors analyze market trends to make informed decisions.
Social media often dictates cultural trends among younger generations.