predilection

noun
UK: /ˌpriːdəˈlekʃən/
US: /ˌpriːdəˈlekʃən/

  1. A strong liking or preference for something.

    1. She has a predilection for spicy food.
    2. His predilection for classical music influenced his artistic style since childhood, shaping his creative path.

  2. A bias or tendency to favor a particular thing.

    1. The judge showed a predilection for the defendant.
    2. The company's predilection towards innovation led to the development of groundbreaking technologies and sustained market leadership.

Synonyms

fondness bias liking inclination partiality taste preference

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "predilection" in English means: A strong liking or preference for something., A bias or tendency to favor a particular thing..

The phonetic transcription of "predilection" is /ˌpriːdəˈlekʃən/ in British English and /ˌpriːdəˈlekʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "predilection": fondness, bias, liking, inclination, partiality, taste, preference.

Example usage of "predilection": "She has a predilection for spicy food.". More examples on the page.