countertendency
/ˈkaʊntərˌtɛndənsi/
noun
- A tendency that opposes or works against another tendency.
- In the market, a countertendency toward saving emerged as interest rates increased.
- The rise in remote work created a countertendency to the long commute culture.
- Despite the general trend toward urbanization, there is a countertendency of people moving to rural areas.
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