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   pre·di·lec·tion

   /ˌpredlˈekSH(ə)n/

   noun

   • 1. a preference or special liking for something; a bias in favor 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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   Predilection is a noun that means a strong liking or preference for something, derived from Latin praediligere, meaning "to love more." Learn more about its synonyms, examples, history, and related words.

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   Predilection is a noun that means a strong liking or preference for something. Learn how to use it in sentences, see synonyms and contrast it with irony.

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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. Predilection is based on the Latin verb praediligere, or "prefer before others," which breaks down to prae, before, and diligere, "choose or love."

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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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   Predilection is a noun that means a strong liking or preference for something. Learn how to use it in sentences, see synonyms and contrast it with irony.

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   Predilection is a noun that means a strong liking or preference for something. Learn how to use it in sentences, synonyms, word origin, and related words.

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   Predilection is a formal word for a strong liking or preference for something. Learn how to use it in sentences, synonyms, word origin and pronunciation.