Meaning & use
Predilection
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A particular liking or preference for something, often one that is habitual or ingrained.
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He has a predilection for spicy food that his friends have learned to accommodate.
Her predilection for dark, moody colors is obvious in every painting she makes.
A note on using this word
Predilection is usually followed by "for," and comes from the Latin "praediligere," meaning "to prefer beforehand."
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