PREDILECTION


Meaning of PREDILECTION in English

[ ˌpri:dɪ'lɛkʃ(ə)n ]

■ noun a preference or special liking for something.

Origin

C18: from Fr. prédilection , from L. praedilect- , praediligere 'prefer', from prae 'in advance' + diligere 'to select'.

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