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a tendency to think favorably of something in particular; partiality; preference: a predilection for Bach.
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Predilection
is a TOEFL word you need to know.
So is condone. Does it mean:
| disregard or overlook |
| not within proper or reasonable limits; immoderate or excessive |
Example Sentences
- Self-conscious tourists may elect not to linger long at certain displays that could betray a particular predilection.
- The objectification was tied to a predilection for violence.
- Psychologists and neuroscientists have recently become fascinated by the human predilection for storytelling.
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Word Origin & History
predilection
1742, from Fr. prédilection (16c.), n. of action from M.L. prædilectus, pp. of prediligere "prefer before others," from L. præ- "before" + diligere "choose, love" (see diligent).
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