Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “Tendency”?

Tendency means an inclination; a trend.

• Correct answer - trend: it has the same meaning as Tendency.
• security: safety - wrong, it does not mean the same as Tendency.
• rumour: an unverified story passing from person to person - wrong, it does not mean the same as Tendency.
• prejudice: unfair opinion formed in advance - wrong, it does not mean the same as Tendency.