predilection
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See also prédilection
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English [edit]
Alternative forms [edit]
- prædilection (archaic)
Etymology [edit]
From French prédilection.
Pronunciation [edit]
- (UK) IPA: /ˌpɹiːdəˈlɛkʃn/, X-SAMPA: /%pri:d@"lEkSn/
- (US) IPA: /ˌpɹɛdəˈlɛkʃn/, X-SAMPA: /%prEd@"lEkSn/
- Rhymes: -ɛkʃən
Noun [edit]
predilection (plural predilections)
- 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.
- 1987, Edwin M. Yoder Jr., "Lewis Powell a Fine Sense of Balance," Washington Post, 29 Jun.,
Translations [edit]
tendency towards
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