C2nounformalpsychology
US/ˌpred.əˈlek.ʃən/
UK/ˌpriː.dɪˈlek.ʃən/
a strong liking for something, or a natural tendency to choose it
In context
My father has a predilection for spicy food and adds chili to every meal.
Her predilection for dramatic arguments made family dinners exhausting.
Teenagers' predilection for risk is partly explained by brain development.
Words that go with predilection
noun + preposition
- predilection forThe director is famous for his predilection for long, silent scenes.
adjective + noun
- strong predilectionYoung children often show a strong predilection for sweet foods.
- personal predilectionThe choice of restaurant reflected his personal predilection for seafood.
- particular predilectionMosquitoes seem to have a particular predilection for my ankles.
- natural predilectionSome children have a natural predilection for music and rhythm.