Definitions for: Predilection


[n] a predisposition in favor of something; "a predilection for expensive cars"; "his sexual preferences"; "showed a Marxist orientation"
[n] a strong liking; "my own preference is for good literature"; "the Irish have a penchant for blarney"



Webster (1913) Definition: Pre`di*lec"tion, n. [Pref. pre- + L. dilectus, p.
p. diligere to prefer: cf. F. pr['e]dilection. See
Diligent.]
A previous liking; a prepossession of mind in favor of
something; predisposition to choose or like; partiality.
--Burke.

Synonyms: orientation, penchant, preference, preference, taste

See Also: acquired taste, liking, predisposition, weakness

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