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Definition of “predilection”
Word Frequency
predilection (ˌpriːdɪˈlɛkʃən
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Definitions
noun
- a predisposition, preference, or bias
Word Origin
C18: from French prédilection, from Medieval Latin praedīligere to prefer, from Latin prae before + dīligere to loveSynonyms
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Four years later, they divorced, news reports said, after conflicts arose over his predilection for violent computer games and movies.Globe and Mail (2003)
He does not mean that he has a predilection for horses; rather that he is inclined to take personal risks.Times, Sunday Times (2002)
I shall ever remember with gratitude the predilection you have shewn in my favor.THE KINDNESS OF SISTERS: Annabella Milbanke and the Destruction of the Byrons (2002)
Prices are more stable in Europe and demand has held up thanks to the consumers ' predilection for housing and home improvements.Times, Sunday Times (2002)
The form could be structured or unstructured, depending on the participants ' predilection.Business Today (1998)
Unless, of course, you have encountered others with his natural predilection for the Skill?THE GOLDEN FOOL: Book Two of the Tawny Man (2002)
With her predilection for camo and combat boots, the pop star is not a typical cover girl.Globe and Mail (2003)
`He had always had a predilection for the aristocratic side of the family.Dreams of Innocence
`I haven't got to the bottom of it yet,' Frances spoke cautiously, knowing Painter's predilection for spiteful gossip.INSTANCES OF THE NUMBER 3 (2002)
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