Predilection Definition

prĕdl-ĕkshən, prēd-
predilections
noun
predilections
A preconceived liking; partiality or preference (for)
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Predilection

Noun

Singular:
predilection
Plural:
predilections

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 diligent

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Borrowing from French prédilection.

    From Wiktionary

Predilection Sentence Examples

  • He showed a predilection for poetry.

  • He displayed an early predilection for zoology and ornithology, and in later life became a skilled and enthusiastic collector, particularly of African plants and birds.

  • The junkie had a predilection for the more illicit things in life.

  • The student had a predilection for some subjects and against others.

  • In addition, primary skin tumors such as melanoma have a predilection to spread to the liver.

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