PREDILECTION Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word predilection. (close relations)
predilected
Best Alternative Words for PREDILECTION
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| 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 | ||||||||
| affinity | nounn | |||||||
noun • (immunology) the attraction between an antigen and an antibody • (anthropology) kinship by marriage or adoption; not a blood relationship • (biology) state of relationship between organisms or groups of organisms resulting in resemblance in structure or structural parts • a close connection marked by community of interests or similarity in nature or character • the force attracting atoms to each other and binding them together in a molecule • inherent resemblance between persons or things • a natural attraction or feeling of kinship | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| orientation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of orienting • an integrated set of attitudes and beliefs • position or alignment relative to points of the compass or other specific directions • a predisposition in favor of something • a person's awareness of self with regard to position and time and place and personal relationships • a course introducing a new situation or environment | ||||||||
| penchant | nounn | |||||||
noun • a strong liking | ||||||||
