# predilection

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌpɹiː.dəˈlɛk.ʃn̩/ · frequency rank #51,926

## Definitions
1. A condition of favoring or liking; a tendency towards; proclivity; predisposition.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Medieval Latin praedīlēctiō.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/predilection