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predilection
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plural predilections
plural predilections
Learner's definition of PREDILECTION
[count] formal
: a natural liking for something : a tendency to do or to be attracted to something喜好；偏好；嗜好 — often + for
- She followed her own predilections. [=she did the things she liked/wanted to do]她做自己喜欢做的事情。
- They shared a predilection for adventure stories.他们有阅读冒险故事的共同爱好。
- He has a predilection for trouble. [=he often gets into trouble]他总是爱找麻烦。
predilection
noun
pre·di·lec·tion ˌpre-də-ˈlek-shən 
ˌprē-
: an established preference for something
Did you know?
Predilection Has a Versatile Latin Root
Predilection comes from French prédilection and Latin praediligere, meaning "to love more" or "to prefer." In Latin, diligere means "to love."
Synonyms
Example Sentences
The predilection of certain upper-class Englishmen toward eccentricity and playacting lent itself well to this endeavor. 
Robert D. Kaplan, The Arabists, 1993 Even seated in the witness chair, he did not remove the light-colored, belted raincoat that, in common with knee-high boots, is a predilection of the Nazi-minded and that, in his case, was nearly identical to the raincoat Hitler habitually wore. Kay Boyle, "Preface from the Smoking …," 1950, in Words that Must Somehow be Said: Selected Essays of Kay Boyle 1927–1984, 1985 The marine sergeants are generally tall fellows with unyielding spines and stiff upper lips, and very exclusive in their tastes and predilections. Herman Melville, White Jacket, 1850 a young lad with a predilection for telling tall tales
Robert D. Kaplan, The Arabists, 1993 Even seated in the witness chair, he did not remove the light-colored, belted raincoat that, in common with knee-high boots, is a predilection of the Nazi-minded and that, in his case, was nearly identical to the raincoat Hitler habitually wore. Kay Boyle, "Preface from the Smoking …," 1950, in Words that Must Somehow be Said: Selected Essays of Kay Boyle 1927–1984, 1985 The marine sergeants are generally tall fellows with unyielding spines and stiff upper lips, and very exclusive in their tastes and predilections. Herman Melville, White Jacket, 1850 a young lad with a predilection for telling tall tales Recent Examples on the Web Hints of official favoritism or worse in the administration of justice would needlessly complicate what appears to be a clear and straightforward predilection of voters for a new start at the top of both tickets. Holman W. Jenkins, WSJ, 9 Aug. 2022 This should come as no surprise to anyone familiar with my predilection for food that is brown. Jenn Harriscolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2022 Marcel, voiced by the actor and comedian Jenny Slate, can be terribly naive and, given his predilection for corny one-liners, unnervingly candid. Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 30 June 2022 And now his books about Mickey Haller, aka the Lincoln lawyer — a nickname derived from the character’s predilection for working out of his car; yep, a Lincoln — is getting the television treatment as well, this one for Netflix. Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2022 Hardy had great court vision and a predilection for putting teammates in the right place. Eric Walden, The Salt Lake Tribune, 6 July 2022 For Juice, cars have been a predilection since his childhood in Carol City, a Miami Gardens neighborhood. New York Times, 7 May 2022 The Twilight World also calls into question Herzog’s predilection for seeing all of humanity through the prism of the individual fighting the elements. Ryu Spaeth, The New Republic, 2 June 2022 The series' predilection for steering military theater toward Hollywood-style silliness is arguably more tolerable, as tempered by a savvy script and cutting-edge stunt work. Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, 24 May 2022 See More
Holman W. Jenkins, WSJ, 9 Aug. 2022 This should come as no surprise to anyone familiar with my predilection for food that is brown. Jenn Harriscolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2022 Marcel, voiced by the actor and comedian Jenny Slate, can be terribly naive and, given his predilection for corny one-liners, unnervingly candid. Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 30 June 2022 And now his books about Mickey Haller, aka the Lincoln lawyer — a nickname derived from the character’s predilection for working out of his car; yep, a Lincoln — is getting the television treatment as well, this one for Netflix. Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2022 Hardy had great court vision and a predilection for putting teammates in the right place. Eric Walden, The Salt Lake Tribune, 6 July 2022 For Juice, cars have been a predilection since his childhood in Carol City, a Miami Gardens neighborhood. New York Times, 7 May 2022 The Twilight World also calls into question Herzog’s predilection for seeing all of humanity through the prism of the individual fighting the elements. Ryu Spaeth, The New Republic, 2 June 2022 The series' predilection for steering military theater toward Hollywood-style silliness is arguably more tolerable, as tempered by a savvy script and cutting-edge stunt work. Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, 24 May 2022 See More 👨🏻🏫 Mr. Ng 韋氏詞典 📚 – mw.mister5️⃣.net
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