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predilection - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'predilection' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Predilection [ n.]
- A previous liking; a prepossession of mind in favor of something; predisposition to choose or like; partiality.

Meaning of 'predilection' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . predilection [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a predisposition in favor of something
Example in sentence:
  • a predilection for expensive cars;
  • his sexual preferences;
  • showed a Marxist orientation
Meaning (2):
- a strong liking
Example in sentence:
  • my own preference is for good literature;
  • the Irish have a penchant for blarney

Nearby Words:

pre- preaccusation preace preach preached preacher preachership preachify preaching preachman

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