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predilection in Dutch

predilection in Dutch is voorkeur, voorliefde, neiging — predilection means a strong preference or liking for something in particular.

predilection in Dutch

voorkeur
noun
A condition of favoring or liking; a tendency towards; proclivity; predisposition.
voorliefde
noun
A condition of favoring or liking; a tendency towards; proclivity; predisposition.
neiging
noun
A condition of favoring or liking; a tendency towards; proclivity; predisposition.

What does "predilection" mean?

  1. noun A strong preference or liking for something in particular.
    "A row of houses he regards as a row of necessary evils. The softening and degeneration of the human race he attributes to its progressive predilection for interiors and waning interest in the art of going out and staying there."
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predilection in a sentence

  • A row of houses he regards as a row of necessary evils. The softening and degeneration of the human race he attributes to its progressive predilection for interiors and waning interest in the art of going out and staying there.
  • Wilson doesn’t see any inconsistency between his socialism and his predilection for the high life.

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What is "predilection" in Dutch?
"predilection" in Dutch is voorkeur, voorliefde, neiging. predilection means: A strong preference or liking for something in particular.
Are there other ways to say "predilection" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "predilection": voorkeur, voorliefde, neiging.
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