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PENCHANT Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word penchant. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word penchant. (close relations)
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predilection
nounn
noun

• a predisposition in favor of something

• a strong liking

preference
nounn
noun

• a strong liking

• a predisposition in favor of something

• the right or chance to choose

• grant of favor or advantage to one over another (especially to a country or countries in matters of international trade, such as levying duties)

taste
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus

• a strong liking

• delicate discrimination (especially of esthetic values)

• a brief experience of something

• a small amount eaten or drunk

• the faculty of distinguishing sweet, sour, bitter, and salty properties in the mouth

• a kind of sensing; distinguishing substances by means of the taste buds

verb

• have flavor; taste of something

• perceive by the sense of taste

• take a sample of

• have a distinctive or characteristic taste

• distinguish flavors

• experience briefly

bias
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

• a line or cut across a fabric that is not at right angles to a side of the fabric

adjective satellite

• slanting diagonally across the grain of a fabric

verb

• influence in an unfair way

• cause to be biased

fondness
nounn
noun

• a predisposition to like something

• a positive feeling of liking

• a quality proceeding from feelings of affection or love

inclination
nounn
noun

• an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

• (astronomy) the angle between the plane of the orbit and the plane of the ecliptic stated in degrees

• (geometry) the angle formed by the x-axis and a given line (measured counterclockwise from the positive half of the x-axis)

• (physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon

• that toward which you are inclined to feel a liking

• the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical

• a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect

• the act of inclining; bending forward

leaning
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an inclination to do something

• a natural inclination

• the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical

• the act of deviating from a vertical position

adjective satellite

• departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

liking
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment

partiality
nounn
noun

• a predisposition to like something

• an inclination to favor one group or view or opinion over alternatives

proclivity
nounn
noun

• a natural inclination

desire
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

• an inclination to want things

• something that is desired

verb

• feel or have a desire for; want strongly

• expect and wish

• express a desire for

Best Hypernyms For PENCHANT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for penchant, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (11)
liking affinity bias fondness inclination leaning love predilection preference proclivity tendency

Alternatives for PREDILECTION

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