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   predilection

   /ˌpriːdɪˈlɛkʃn/

   noun

   • 1. a preference or special liking for something; a bias in favour of something: "my predilection for Asian food"

   Word Origin early 17th century: partly from Italian predilezione, and partly from French prédilection, from pre- pre- + Italian dilezione, French dilection, from late Latin dilection- ‘love, affection’, from Latin diligere ‘to love’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPREDILECTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PREDILECTION definition: 1. If someone has a predilection for something, they like it a lot: 2. If someone has a…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of PREDILECTION is an established preference for something. How to use predilection in a sentence. Predilection Has a Versatile Latin Root Synonym Discussion of Predilection.

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   Predilection definition: a tendency to think favorably of something in particular; partiality; preference. See examples of PREDILECTION used in a sentence.

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   Definition of predilection noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   A predilection is a preference for or bias toward something. If you have a predilection for wool clothing, you should take up knitting.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPREDILECTION definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   PREDILECTION meaning: 1. If someone has a predilection for something, they like it a lot: 2. If someone has a…. Learn more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPREDILECTION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   noun. a tendency to think favorably of something in particular; partiality; preference. a predilection for Bach.

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   Define predilection. predilection synonyms, predilection pronunciation, predilection translation, English dictionary definition of predilection. n. A special liking for something; a preference.

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    PREDILECTION definition: If you have a predilection for something, you like it very much: . Learn more.

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    There is one meaning in OED's entry for the noun predilection. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.