predilection

[ pred-l-ek-shuhn, preed- ]
/ ˌprɛd lˈɛk ʃən, ˌprid- /
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noun

a tendency to think favorably of something in particular; partiality; preference: a predilection for Bach.

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Origin of predilection

1735–45; < Medieval Latin praedīlect(us) beloved, past participle of praedīligere to prefer (see pre-, diligent) + -ion

Words nearby predilection

predictive value, predictor, predictory, predigest, predikant, predilection, predispose, predisposition, predistortion, prednisolone, prednisone
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Words related to predilection

penchant, proclivity, predisposition, propensity, leaning, fondness, groove, love, bent, taste, weakness, flash, fancy, partiality, thing, bias, dish, liking, type, tendency

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British Dictionary definitions for predilection

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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