predilection

pred·i·lec·tion

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noun

Predilection is a tendency towards something or a preference for something.

An example of predilection is a preference for expensive and designer items.

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predilection

a preconceived liking; partiality or preference (for)

Origin of predilection

French prédilection from Medieval Latin predilectus, past participle of prediligere, to prefer from Classical Latin prae-, before (see pre-) + diligere, to prefer (see diligence)

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predilection

noun

A special liking for something; a preference.

Origin of predilection

French prédilection from Old French from Medieval Latin praedīlēctus past participle of praedīligere to prefer Latin prae- pre- Latin dīligere to love ; see diligent .

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predilection

predilection bias leaning partiality penchant prejudice proclivity propensity

These nouns denote a predisposition to favor someone or something particular: a predilection for classical composers; a pro-American bias; conservative leanings; a partiality for liberal-minded friends; a penchant for exotic foods; a prejudice in favor of the underprivileged; a proclivity for self-assertiveness; a propensity for exaggeration.

THE AMERICAN HERITAGE® DICTIONARY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE, FIFTH EDITION by the Editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries. Copyright © 2016, 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.