minded vs tending

minded is not a noun while tending is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
minded	No	Yes	No	No
tending	Yes	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, minded and tending are synonyms defined as:

minded and tending: (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward

Other synonyms of minded include apt, disposed, given.

minded (noun)	tending (noun)
	the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

minded (adjective)	tending (adjective)
(used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified	(usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward
(usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward