December 02, 2026

Predilection

noun

Definition

A preference or special liking for something; a bias in favour of something. A predilection for something guides choices even when the person is unaware of it.

Example Sentence

“His predilection for underdog causes led him into a career in human rights law.”

Etymology

From French predilection, from Medieval Latin praedilectio, from praediligere (to prefer), from prae- (before) + diligere (to love).

Scrabble Score

P3R1E1D2I1L1E1C3T1I1O1N1

PREDILECTION scores 17 points in Scrabble.

Synonyms & Related Words

preference partiality fondness liking

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