ˈpenchənt sometimes (ˈ)päⁿ|shäⁿ noun
( -s )
Etymology: French, from present participle of pencher to incline, bend, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin pendicare, from Latin pendere to weigh — more at pendant
: a strong leaning or attraction : strong and continued inclination ; broadly : liking
a penchant for sharp criticism that often offended
: decided taste
a penchant for art
Synonyms: see leaning