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PREDILECTIONS Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word predilections. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word predilections. (close relations)
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inclinations
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

preferences
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)

proclivities
nounn
noun

• a natural inclination

tendencies
nounn
noun

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

• an inclination to do something

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

• a general direction in which something tends to move

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)

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

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

Best Hypernyms For PREDILECTIONS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for predilections, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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liking predisposition

Alternatives for INCLINATIONS

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