predilection
Pronunciation: /ˌpriːdɪˈlɛkʃ(ə)n/
Definition of predilection
noun
Origin:
mid 18th century: from French prédilection, from Latin praedilect- 'preferred', from the verb praediligere, from prae 'in advance' + diligere 'to select'
mid 18th century: from French prédilection, from Latin praedilect- 'preferred', from the verb praediligere, from prae 'in advance' + diligere 'to select'
