🔄 Synonyms of "Predilection"
3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| penchantnoun | Taste, liking, or inclination (for). |
| preferencenoun | The selection of one thing or person over others (with the main adposition being "for" in relation to the thing or person, but possibly also "of") |
| tastenoun | One of the sensations produced by the tongue in response to certain chemicals; the quality of giving this sensation. |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Predilection"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| preferencenoun | The selection of one thing or person over others (with the main adposition being "for" in relation to the thing or person, but possibly also "of") |
| penchantnoun | Taste, liking, or inclination (for). |
| tastenoun | One of the sensations produced by the tongue in response to certain chemicals; the quality of giving this sensation. |
| choicenoun | An option; a decision; an opportunity to choose or select something. |
| favouritenoun | A person or thing who enjoys special regard or favour. |
| fondnessnoun | The quality of being fond: liking something, foolishness; doting affection; propensity. |
| focusnoun | (uncountable) Concentration of attention. |
| proclivitynoun | A predisposition or natural inclination, propensity, or a predilection; especially, a strong disposition or bent. |
| propensitynoun | An inclination, disposition, tendency, preference, or attraction. |
| pronenessnoun | The quality or state of being prone, or of bending downward. |
| partialitynoun | Preference, bias in favor of, tendency. |
| inclinationnoun | A tendency. |
| likingnoun | A like; a predilection. |
| favoringverb | (philosophy) The act or state by which one favors something; preference. |
| dispositionnoun | Tendency or inclination under given circumstances. |
| leaningverb | A tendency or propensity. |
| favouringverb | Alternative form of favoring. [(philosophy) The act or state by which one favors something; preference.] |
| likeverb | To enjoy, be pleased by; favor; be in favor of. |
| favourablenessnoun | The state or condition of being favourable. |
| favourednessnoun | (chiefly in combination) Quality of being favoured. |
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