predilection
4 synonyms and 3 antonyms for predilection, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A strong preference or liking for something in particular.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
Etymology
Borrowed from Medieval Latin praedīlēctiō.
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