NOUN | cognition | predilection, preference, orientation | a predisposition in favor of something |
---|---|---|---|
feeling | predilection, preference, penchant, taste | a strong liking |
Sounds | preh.dahleh'kshahn | |
---|---|---|
Rhymes | Aachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn... |
Meaning | A predisposition in favor of something. | |
---|---|---|
Example | "a predilection for expensive cars" | |
Synonyms | preference, orientation | |
Broader | predisposition | An inclination beforehand to interpret statements in a particular way |
Spanish | orientación, predilección, preferencia | |
Catalan | predilecció, preferència |
Meaning | A strong liking. | |
---|---|---|
Synonyms | preference, penchant, taste | |
Narrower | acquired taste | A preference that is only acquired after considerable experience |
weakness | A penchant for something even though it might not be good for you | |
Broader | liking | A feeling of pleasure and enjoyment |
Spanish | gusto, inclinación, predilección, preferencia | |
Catalan | predilecció, preferència |
©2001-25 · HyperDic hyper-dictionary · Contact