predilection

IPA/ˌpriːdɪˈlekʃn/
KK[prˌɛdəlˈɛkʃən]IPA/ˌpredlˈekʃn/

predilection — noun

  • predilectionsingular
  • predilectionsplural

1. a natural and lasting tendency to be drawn to a particular thing, activity, or k

1.名詞C1
釋義

a natural and lasting tendency to be drawn to a particular thing, activity, or kind of experience — stronger than a casual like and often part of someone's character

例句

Soren has a predilection for old jazz records from the 1950s.

predilection + for + noun phrase

The chef's predilection for bold spices showed in every dish she served.

同義詞
  • preference

    more neutral and everyday; a preference can be mild or strong, while predilection always implies strength

  • penchant

    close in meaning and formality, but penchant often suggests a noticeable habit or flair

  • inclination

    softer and more tentative; an inclination can be a passing feeling, but a predilection is settled

  • proclivity

    carries a slight negative tone, often used for vices or undesirable habits

反義詞
  • aversion

    a strong dislike — the direct opposite of a predilection

  • antipathy

    a deep-seated feeling of dislike or hostility toward something

文法句型

predilection + for + noun/-ing

用法筆記

Always followed by 'for' + noun or -ing form. The word is formal and describes an established, often long-held leaning — not a passing mood or one-off choice.

常見錯誤

❌He has a predilection to drink red wine.
✅He has a predilection for drinking red wine.
💡predilection is always followed by 'for', never by 'to' + infinitive.
❌She had a prediliction for opera.
✅She had a predilection for opera.
💡note the spelling: predi-lection, not predi-liction.