A derivative of the Medieval Latin word tendentia, meaning "tendency," plus the English suffix -ious, tendentious has been used in English as an adjective for biased attitudes since at least the end of the 19th century.

What does Tendential mean?

or tendencious (tɛnˈdɛnʃəs ), tendential or tendencial (tɛnˈdɛnʃəl) adjective. having or showing an intentional tendency or bias, esp a controversial one.

How do you use tendentious in a sentence?

1. His analysis was rooted in a somewhat tendentious reading of French history. 2. They have to be tendentious and have real purpose.