predilection
1. a predisposition in favor of something (Freq. 1) - a predilection for expensive cars - his sexual preferences - showed a Marxist orientation • Syn: preference, orientation • Derivationally related forms: preferential (for: preference), preferent (for: preference), prefer (for: preference) • Hypernyms: predisposition 2. a strong liking - my own preference is for good literature - the Irish have a penchant for blarney • Syn: preference, penchant, taste • Derivationally related forms: prefer (for: preference) • Hypernyms: liking • Hyponyms: acquired taste, weakness
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