predilection

[ pred-l-ek-shuhn, preed- ]
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noun
  1. a tendency to think favorably of something in particular; partiality; preference: a predilection for Bach.

Origin of predilection

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First recorded in 1735–45; from Middle French prédilection, Italian predilezione, and Medieval Latin praedīlect(us) “beloved, preferred,” past participle of praedīligere “to prefer” (see predilect) + -ion

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predilection

/ (ˌpriːdɪˈlɛkʃən) /


noun
  1. a predisposition, preference, or bias

Origin of predilection

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C18: from French prédilection, from Medieval Latin praedīligere to prefer, from Latin prae before + dīligere to love

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