PREDILECTION

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

A predisposition in favor of something

Example:

showed a Marxist orientation

Synonyms:

orientation; predilection; preference

Classified under:

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents

Hypernyms ("predilection" is a kind of...):

predisposition (an inclination beforehand to interpret statements in a particular way)

Meaning:

A strong liking

Example:

the Irish have a penchant for blarney

Synonyms:

penchant; predilection; preference; taste

Classified under:

Nouns denoting feelings and emotions

Hypernyms ("predilection" is a kind of...):

liking (a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "predilection"):

acquired taste (a preference that is only acquired after considerable experience)

weakness (a penchant for something even though it might not be good for you)