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 Definitions of predilection  [ˌprɛd lˈɛk ʃən, ˌprid-]  

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Definition of 'predilection' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) predilection
a tendency to think favorably of something in particular; partiality; preference.

Etymology:  (1735–45; < F

Definition of 'predilection' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) predilection, preference, orientation
a predisposition in favor of something
"a predilection for expensive cars"; "his sexual preferences"; "showed a Marxist orientation"

2. (noun) preference, penchant, predilection, taste
a strong liking
"my own preference is for good literature"; "the Irish have a penchant for blarney"


Definition of 'predilection' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) predilection
a previous liking; a prepossession of mind in favor of something; predisposition to choose or like; partiality



'predilection' - Nearby Entries  

predictor variable  predigest  predigested  predilection  predispose  predisposed  predisposition  



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