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| source : web1913 |
Predilection \Pre`di*lec"tion\, n. [Pref. pre- + L. dilectus, p.
p. diligere to prefer: cf. F. pr['e]dilection. See
{Diligent}.]
A previous liking; a prepossession of mind in favor of
something; predisposition to choose or like; partiality.
--Burke.
| source : wn |
predilection
n 1: a predisposition in favor of something [syn: {preference}]
2: a strong liking; "my own preference is for good literature";
"the Irish have a penchant for blarney"; "martinis are an
acquired taste" [syn: {preference}, {penchant}, {taste}]
| source : devils |
PREDILECTION, n. The preparatory stage of disillusion.