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PREDILECTION
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A predisposition in favor of something
Example:
showed a Marxist orientation
Synonyms:
orientation; predilection; preference
Classified under:
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents
Hypernyms ("predilection" is a kind of...):
predisposition (an inclination beforehand to interpret statements in a particular way)
Sense 2
Meaning:
A strong liking
Example:
the Irish have a penchant for blarney
Synonyms:
penchant; predilection; preference; taste
Classified under:
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions
Hypernyms ("predilection" is a kind of...):
liking (a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "predilection"):
acquired taste (a preference that is only acquired after considerable experience)
weakness (a penchant for something even though it might not be good for you)
