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predilection

[ pred-l-ek-shuhn, preed- ]

noun

  1. a tendency to think favorably of something in particular; partiality; preference:

    a predilection for Bach.

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predilection

/ ˌːɪˈɛʃə /

noun

  1. a predisposition, preference, or bias
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of predilection1

First recorded in 1735–45; from Middle French é徱𳦳پDz, Italian predilezione, and Medieval Latin ī𳦳(ܲ) “beloved, preferred,” past participle of ī “to prefer” ( predilect ) + -ion
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of predilection1

C18: from French é徱𳦳پDz, from Medieval Latin ī to prefer, from Latin prae before + ī to love
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"The studies let us know what our genetic predilection for IQ is," they told an undercover reporter in 2023.

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But his predilection for aggressive executive actions in the U.S. will ultimately be stymied if it is not grounded in defensible legal authority and process.

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“California has shown a predilection for funding things that are over and above what Medicaid nationally will do,” such as covering low-income Californians regardless of immigration status, said John Baackes, chief executive of L.A.

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Trump’s predilection for praising Russian dictator Vladimir Putin makes it unlikely that he will raise this issue during their future conversations or meetings.

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Given my predilections, it’s not surprising that there are a lot of cartoons on this list.

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