predilection
[ pred-l-ek-shuhn, preed- ]
/ ˌprɛd lˈɛk ʃən, ˌprid- /
noun
a tendency to think favorably of something in particular; partiality; preference: a predilection for Bach.
Words nearby predilection
predictive value, predictor, predictory, predigest, predikant, predilection, predispose, predisposition, predistortion, prednisolone, prednisone
Origin of predilection
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predilection
/ (ˌpriːdɪˈlɛkʃən) /
noun
a predisposition, preference, or bias
Word Origin for predilection
C18: from French prédilection, from Medieval Latin praedīligere to prefer, from Latin prae before + dīligere to love
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