Predilection (noun)

A preference or liking for something; a bias in favor of something.

Origin:

From late latin praedilectio, from latin praedilectus, past participle of praediligere ("to love beforehand"), from prae ("before") + diligere ("to love").

Examples:

  1. He had a predilection for spicy food.
  2. She had a predilection for wearing yellow.
  3. He had a predilection for classical music over pop.
  4. The company had a predilection for hiring older workers.
  5. The judge had a predilection for finding defendants guilty.
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