English Explanatory Dictionary

predilection

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A condition of favoring or liking; a tendency towards; proclivity; predisposition.

Pronunciation

/ˌpɹiː.dəˈlɛk.ʃn̩/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-predilection.wav /ˌpɹɛ.dəˈlɛk.ʃn̩/

Word forms

predilection predilections prædilection

Etymology

Borrowed from Medieval Latin praedīlēctiō.

Synonyms

affinity bag bent cup of coffee cup of joe cup of tea dish fancy liking partiality penchant predilection predisposition preference proclivity propension propensity shine taste thing

Antonyms

aversion disinclination indisposition

Related words

druthers
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