Predilection

Word PREDILECTION
Character 12
Hyphenation pre di lec tion
Pronunciations /ˌpɹiː.dəˈlɛk.ʃn̩/

Definitions and meanings of "Predilection"

What do we mean by predilection?

A special liking for something; a preference. noun

A prepossession of the mind in favor of something; a preference. noun

Synonyms Liking, Attachment, etc. (see love), partiality, inclination (toward), preference. noun

A previous liking; a prepossession of mind in favor of something; predisposition to choose or like; partiality. noun

Condition of favoring or liking; tendency towards; proclivity; predisposition. noun

A predisposition in favor of something noun

A strong liking noun

Condition of favoring or liking; tendency towards; proclivity; predisposition.

The kindest and softest noun to describe the tastes of child predators. Urban Dictionary

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The word "predilection" in example sentences

Of course, my predilection is for reporting, and any pundity I do I like to keep subordinate to the reportage. ❋ Frank Wilson (2006)

Personally, my predilection is toward the no-tilt side. ❋ Unknown (2005)

Does a secret murmur here demand: if a discerning predilection is no crime, why, internally at least, may it not be cherished? whom can it injure or offend, that, in the hidden recesses of my own breast, I nourish superior preference of superior worth? ❋ Unknown (1796)

Whatever your predilection is as a filmmaker, as the technologies and modes of delivery emerge … if you want to do abstract, feminist, animations with meat … you’ll be able to find your consumer. ❋ Unknown (2005)

He built an hospital for the sick of all kinds, but the objects of his predilection were the lepers, and those hopelessly afflicted. ❋ 1840-1916 (1913)

If our Lord will require His flock at the hands of their pastors, He will undoubtedly require from them a stricter account of that part of his flock for which he has always shown a particular predilection, that is, for children. ❋ Michael M��ller (1862)

This American predilection, which is neither good nor bad, has resulted in movies that are grand social documents Schindler's ❋ Chronicle [email protected] (Mick LaSalle (2011)

Because I very much enjoy reading about people's lives an unappreciative therapist might term my predilection voyeurism, I gravitate toward the biography and memoir section of libraries and bookstores. ❋ Unknown (2010)

He was a very pious Catholic, for example, and therefore a great believer in tradition, in institutions, in authority and so on, so that I think that throughout my life I've had this kind of predilection even in my most radical period. ❋ Unknown (1995)

They contended that his representation of such clients amounted to a "predilection" toward such views, despite Mr. Ogden's assertions during his Judiciary hearings that he found child pornography abhorrent. ❋ Unknown (2009)

He also helps us understand our predilection, in politics and religion, to consider our beliefs as rationally motivated and the beliefs of others as emotionally driven. ❋ Glenn C. Altschuler (2011)

Six foot one with dyed raven hair and a predilection for dressing all in black like a grumpy teenage goth: to look at 35-year-old music mogul Jack White you wouldn't say he was a prime candidate for the role of the industry's most ardent champion of music made by women. ❋ Unknown (2011)

This longtime Spiderman nemesis recently discovered his predilection for homosexuality as a result of a lengthy stint in prison. ❋ Hal Duncan (2010)

Schumann's "Fantasiestucke," Op. 73, suited him even better, playing to his predilection for big, juicy sonorities and extroverted expression. ❋ Joe Banno (2011)

John there has a predilection for [seven year old] [chubby] boys and eats them right up. [Yum]! ❋ Bad C Dev (2023)

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