[pred-l-ek-shuh
n, preed-] 
| a tendency to think favorably of something in particular; partiality; preference: a predilection for Bach. |
| pred·i·lec·tion (prěd'l-ěk'shən, prēd'-) n. A partiality or disposition in favor of something; a preference. [French prédilection, from Old French, from Medieval Latin praedīlēctus, past participle of praedīligere, to prefer : Latin prae-, pre- + Latin dīligere, to love; see diligent.] Synonyms: These nouns denote a predisposition to favor someone or something particular: a predilection for classical composers; a pro-American bias; conservative leanings; a partiality for liberal-minded friends; a penchant for exotic foods; a prejudice in favor of the underprivileged; a proclivity for self-assertiveness; a propensity for exaggeration. |