Added 9 October 2026
predilection
/ˌpɹiː.dəˈlɛk.ʃn̩/ noun
In Latin: praedīlēctiō Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about predilection at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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A predisposition in favor of something.
a predilection for expensive cars
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A strong liking.
my own preference is for good literature
Origin
Borrowed from Medieval Latin praedīlēctiō.
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