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predilection

[pred′ə lek′s̸hən, prē′də-]

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Predilection is a tendency towards something or a preference for something.
An example of predilection is a preference for expensive and designer items.

predilection

noun

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 )

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.

predilection

Noun

(plural predilections)

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

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Borrowing from French prÃ©dilection.

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Early in infection, the virus shows a distinct predilection for certain parts of the brain.
Even better, Lane Fox refuses to be shy about his own predilections.
Given the computer industry predilection for three-letter acronyms, it was perhaps inevitable that computer-based training would soon be abbreviated to become CBT.
He showed a predilection for poetry.
How have political predilections set by governments, the courts or special interest groups interacted with public expectation and institutional policy?

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Three cartoons made political points. One showed Muhammad turning away suicide bombers from the gates of heaven, saying "Stop, stop we ran out of virgins!" which I believe was a commentary on Muslims' predilection for violence. Another was a cartoon of Muhammad with horns, which I believe was a commentary on Muslims' predilection for violence. The third showed Muhammad with a turban in the shape of a bomb, which I believe was an expression of post-industrial ennui in a secular oops, no, wait: It was more of a commentary on Muslims' predilection for violence. In order to express their displeasure with the idea that Muslims are violent, thousands of Muslims around the world engaged in rioting, arson, mob savagery, flag-burning, murder and mayhem, among other peaceful acts of nonviolence. Muslims are the only people who make feminists seem laid-back. Ann Coulter