/pred'l ek"sheuhn, preed'-/ , n.
a tendency to think favorably of something in particular; partiality; preference: a predilection for Bach.
[ 1735-45; praedilect ( us ) beloved, ptp. of praediligere to prefer (see PRE-, DILIGENT) + -ION ]
Syn . bias, inclination, leaning, liking, weakness, predisposition, prepossession.