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Webster 1913 Edition

Predilection

Preˊdi-lec′tion

,
Noun.
[Pref.
pre-
+ L.
dilectus
, p. p.
diligere
to prefer: cf. F.
prédilection
. See
Diligent
.]
A previous liking; a prepossession of mind in favor of something; predisposition to choose or like; partiality.
Burke.

Webster 1828 Edition

Predilection

PREDILEC'TION

,
Noun.
[L.proe, before, and dilectus, dilito, to love.]
A previous liking; a prepossession of mind in favor of something.

Definition 2024

prédilection

prédilection

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French

Noun

prédilection f ‎(plural prédilections)

  1. predilection, tendency
    Il s'agit là de ta carte de prédilection.

Etymology

Literally "a liking before," from Latin praedīlēctus, perfect passive participle of praedīligō ‎(“prefer, like very well”), from prae ‎(“before”) + dīligō ‎(“choose”).

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