Predilection Meaning in English

word

US

ˌpɹɛdəˈɫɛkʃən

preh-duh-LEK-shuhn

UK

pɹˌiːdɪlˈɛkʃən

pree-dil-EK-shuhn

Definition

A strong liking or preference for something, often more than for other similar things.

Usage & Nuances

'Predilection' is formal and often used in writing or academic speech. It commonly appears as 'have a predilection for'. Not to be confused with 'preference' (more general or everyday). Rare in casual conversation.

• Spanish: predilección - preferencia (formal)
• Portuguese (BR): predileção - preferência (formal)
• Portuguese (PT): predileção - preferência (formal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 偏爱 - 偏好 (正式)
• Chinese (Traditional): 偏愛 - 偏好 (正式)
• Hindi: झुकाव - विशेष पसंद (औपचारिक)
• Arabic: ميل - تفضيل (رسمي)
• Bengali: ঝোঁক - পক্ষপাত
• Russian: предпочтение - склонность
• Japanese: 偏愛 - 特別な好み
• Vietnamese: sở thích đặc biệt - sự thiên hướng
• Korean: 편애 - 특별한 선호
• Turkish: eğilim - özel ilgi
• Urdu: رغبت - جھکاؤ
• Indonesian: kecenderungan - kesukaan khusus

Example Sentences

She has a predilection for chocolate over any other dessert.

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My predilection for action movies started when I was a teenager.

basic

He showed a clear predilection for working independently.

basic

The chef’s predilection for spicy food is obvious on the menu.

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Despite his predilection for solitude, he enjoys lively parties now and then.

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She’s always had a predilection for the dramatic, even as a child.

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