predilection

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Alternative spellings 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Pronunciation 1.4 Noun 1.4.1 Translations

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[edit] Alternative spellings

• prædilec‍tion (archaic)

[edit] Etymology

From French prédilection.

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˌpɹiːdəˈlɛkʃn/, SAMPA: /%pri:d@"lEkSn/
• (US) IPA: /ˌpɹɛdəˈlɛkʃn/, SAMPA: /%prEd@"lEkSn/

[edit] Noun

predilection (plural predilections)

1. Condition of favoring or liking; tendency towards; proclivity; predisposition.
   • 1987, Edwin M. Yoder Jr., "Lewis Powell a Fine Sense of Balance," Washington Post, 29 Jun.,

     But for him the first rule of judging was to set aside personal predilection and vote the law and the facts.

   • 2000, Terry McCarthy, "Lost Generation," Time Asia, 23 Oct.,

     ... youth’s predilection for revolt.

   • 2001, Marina Cantacuzino, "On deadly ground," The Guardian, 13 Mar.,

     Wilson doesn’t see any inconsistency between his socialism and his predilection for the high life.

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