- 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.
