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penchant

Pronunciation: /ˈpɒ̃ʃɒ̃/

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Definition of penchant

noun

[usually in singular]
  • a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something:he has a penchant for adopting stray dogs

Origin:

late 17th century: from French, 'leaning, inclining', present participle of the verb pencher

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Remember that penchant ends in a t: the t is not spoken because it is a French word.

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