predilection meaning and definition

PREDILECTION noun

Definition of predilection (noun)

1. a predisposition in favor of something
   • "a predilection for expensive cars"; "his sexual preferences"; "showed a Marxist orientation"
   • synonyms: orientation, preference
2. a strong liking
   • "my own preference is for good literature"; "the Irish have a penchant for blarney"
   • synonyms: penchant, preference, taste