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predilection

/ˌpɹiː.dəˈlɛk.ʃn̩/
Meanings
  • Noun

    A strong liking or preference for something.

    - "He has a predilection for chocolate."
    - "Her predilection for classical music is well known."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˌpɹiː.dəˈlɛk.ʃn̩/



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Rhymes
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selection , relation , collision , relentless
Variants
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predilection , predilections
Forms
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predilections, predilect, predilecting

Etymology
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From the Latin 'praedilectus' meaning 'chosen beforehand'.

Trivia
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  1. Predilection is an uncommon word in everyday speech, but it is often used in more formal or literary contexts.

  2. Predilection is a polysemic word, meaning it has multiple meanings. In some contexts, it can also refer to a group of people with similar interests or backgrounds.

Related Concepts
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  1. Preference: A strong liking or attraction towards something.

  2. Bias: An unfair or unjust preference for or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually due to prejudice or personal feeling.

Quotes
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  1. The "predilection" of certain upper-class Englishmen toward eccentricity and playacting lent itself well to this endeavor.

    - Robert D. Kaplan,{it}The Arabists{/it},1993

  2. The marine sergeants are generally tall fellows with unyielding spines and stiff upper lips, and very exclusive in their tastes and {wi}predilections{/wi}.

    - Herman Melville,{it}White Jacket{/it},1850

  3. Even seated in the witness chair, he did not remove the light-colored, belted raincoat that, in common with knee-high boots, is a "predilection" of the Nazi-minded and that, in his case, was nearly identical to the raincoat Hitler habitually wore.

    - Kay Boyle,"Preface from the Smoking …",1950,{"source"=>"in {it}Words that Must Somehow be Said: Selected Essays of Kay Boyle 1927–1984{/it}", "aqdate"=>"1985"}
Culture
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Predilection has been used in literature and art to depict characters with strong preferences or biases. In music, there are songs that explore the concept of predilection and its impact on relationships.

How to Memorize "predilection"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person with a strong preference for something, such as a favorite food or color.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'predilection' with the idea of a strong preference or liking.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that 'predilection' comes from the Latin word 'praedilectus', meaning 'chosen beforehand'.

🧠 Bonus Tips

To help you remember the word 'predilection', follow these practical tricks with steps:

1. Break it down: First, break down the word into smaller parts - 'pre' and 'dilection'. 'Pre' means 'before' or 'early', and 'dilection' is not a common English word, but it sounds like 'direction'. So, you can think of 'predilection' as an 'early direction' or 'preference' that you have for something.

2. Create a sentence: Make up a sentence using the word. For example, 'My predilection for chocolate makes me eat it every day.' This sentence reinforces the meaning of the word as a strong preference or liking for something.

3. Associate it with a word you know: You can associate 'predilection' with the word 'pride'. Both words start with 'pre' and have a similar sound. Imagine that having a predilection for something is a form of personal pride or satisfaction.

4. Practice spelling: Spell the word out loud a few times to get used to the spelling. You can also write it down a few times to help reinforce the spelling in your memory.

5. Use it in conversation: Try using the word 'predilection' in conversation or writing. The more you use it, the more familiar it will become, and the easier it will be to remember.

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