predilections

 [pred-l-ek-shuhn, preed-]  

pre·di·lec·tion

   [pred-l-ek-shuhn, preed-]
noun
a tendency to think favorably of something in particular; partiality; preference: a predilection for Bach.
Origin:
1735–45; < Medieval Latin praedīlect(us) beloved, past participle of praedīligere to prefer (see pre-, diligent) + -ion

Synonyms
bias, inclination, leaning, liking, weakness, predisposition, prepossession.

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