tending
adj : (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward; "he is
apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant"; "I am
not minded to answer any questions" [syn: {apt(p)}, {disposed(p)},
{given(p)}, {minded(p)}, {tending(p)}]
n : the work of caring for or attending to someone or something;
"no medical care was required"; "the old car needed
constant attention" [syn: {care}, {attention}, {aid}]