predilection

C2 Topic:Describing Qualities
US /ˌpɹɛ.dəˈlɛk.ʃn̩/ UK /ˌpɹiː.dəˈlɛk.ʃn̩/
noun Freq #52073

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    A strong liking or preference for something.

    She has a predilection for expensive cars and fine wine.

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Synonyms
1 noun · a strong liking or... likingpenchantpartialitytaste
Word family
Forms predilections

Etymology

Borrowed from Medieval Latin praedīlēctiō.

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