PREDILECTION

predilection, preference, orientation

(noun) a predisposition in favor of something; “a predilection for expensive cars”; “his sexual preferences”; “showed a Marxist orientation”

preference, penchant, predilection, taste

(noun) a strong liking; “my own preference is for good literature”; “the Irish have a penchant for blarney”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

predilection (countable and uncountable, plural predilections)

Condition of favoring or liking; tendency towards; proclivity; predisposition.

Synonyms

• See predilection

Source: Wiktionary


Pre`di*lec"tion, n. Etym: [Pref. pre- + L. dilectus, p. p. diligere to prefer: cf. F. prédilection. See Diligent.]

Definition: A previous liking; a prepossession of mind in favor of something; predisposition to choose or like; partiality. Burke.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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