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- [pred-l-ek-shuh n, preed-]
- /ˌprɛd lˈɛk ʃən, ˌprid-/
- /ˌpriː.dɪˈlek.ʃən/
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- [pred-l-ek-shuh n, preed-]
- /ˌprɛd lˈɛk ʃən, ˌprid-/
Definitions of predilection word
- noun predilection a tendency to think favorably of something in particular; partiality; preference: a predilection for Bach. 1
- noun predilection strong preference 1
- countable noun predilection If you have a predilection for something, you have a strong liking for it. 0
- noun predilection a predisposition, preference, or bias 0
- noun predilection a preconceived liking; partiality or preference (for) 0
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Origin of predilection
First appearance:
before 1735 One of the 48% newest English words
1735-45; < Medieval Latin praedīlect(us) beloved, past participle of praedīligere to prefer (see pre-, diligent) + -ion
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Parts of speech for Predilection
noun
adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
predilection popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for predilection
noun predilection
- affection — If you regard someone or something with affection, you like them and are fond of them.
- aptitude — Someone's aptitude for a particular kind of work or activity is their ability to learn it quickly and to do it well.
- attitude — Your attitude to something is the way that you think and feel about it, especially when this shows in the way you behave.
- bent — Bent is the past tense and past participle of bend.
verb predilection
- jaundice — Also called icterus. Pathology. yellow discoloration of the skin, whites of the eyes, etc., due to an increase of bile pigments in the blood, often symptomatic of certain diseases, as hepatitis. Compare physiologic jaundice.
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