predilection

/ˌpɹiː.dəˈlɛk.ʃn̩/ /ˌpɹɛ.dəˈlɛk.ʃn̩/

Meanings

noun

Condition of favoring or liking; tendency towards; proclivity; predisposition.

Examples :

"My younger sister has a strong predilection for chocolate ice cream over any other flavor. "

Related Words

condition noun

/kənˈdɪʃən/

A logical clause or phrase that a conditional statement uses. The phrase can either be true or false.

"The condition for getting a raise at work is meeting your quarterly targets. "

younger adjective

/ˈjʌŋɡə/ /ˈjʌŋɡɚ/

In the early part of growth or life; born not long ago.

"a lamb is a young sheep; these picture books are for young readers"

towards preposition

/tɘˈwoːdz/ /təˈwɔːdz/ /tʊˈwɔɹdz/

In the direction of.

"She moved toward the door."

chocolate noun

/ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɑk(ə)lɪt/ /t͡ʃɔk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lɪt/

A food made from ground roasted cocoa beans.

"Chocolate is a very popular treat."

proclivity noun

/pɹoʊˈklɪvəti/

A predisposition or natural inclination, propensity, or a predilection; especially, a strong disposition or bent.

"The child has a proclivity for exaggeration."

tendency noun

/ˈtɛndənsi/

A likelihood of behaving in a particular way or going in a particular direction; a tending toward.

"Denim has a tendency to fade."

flavor noun

/ˈfleɪvə/ /ˈfleɪvɚ/

The quality produced by the sensation of taste or, especially, of taste and smell in combined effect.

"The flavor of this apple pie is delicious."

strong adjective

/stɹɑŋ/ /stɹɒŋ/ /stɹɔŋ/

Capable of producing great physical force.

"a big strong man; Jake was tall and strong"

liking verb

/ˈlaɪkɪŋ/

To enjoy, be pleased by; favor; be in favor of.

"I like hamburgers."

sister noun

/ˈsɪs.tə/ /ˈsɪs.tɚ/

A daughter of the same parents as another person; a female sibling.

"My sister is always driving me crazy."

predisposition noun

/ˌpriːdɪspəˈzɪʃən/ /ˌprɛdɪspəˈzɪʃən/

The state of being predisposed or susceptible to something, especially to a disease or other health problem

"Because of her family history of heart disease, she has a strong predisposition to developing it herself. "

favoring verb

/ˈfeɪvərɪŋ/ /ˈfeɪvərɪŋɡ/

To look upon fondly; to prefer.

"The teacher was accused of favoring some students over others in her grading. "