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If you’re wondering why we gravitate towards certain flavors, brands or even people, there’s a term for that. That pull towards someone or something is not left to chance, it’s predilection. The word describes more than favorites; it sums up our natural leanings or feelings toward someone or something. Here’s everything to know about “predilection” and how it is ever present in our daily lives. What is the definition of ‘predilection?’ The word “predilection” means a preference or special liking for something. It is a noun that can also mean a bias in favor of something. How is the word ‘predilection’ pronounced? The word “predilection” is pronounced /preh-duh-LEK-shn/. How can you use ‘predilection’ in a sentence? Her predilection for classical music made her the perfect candidate for the orchestra committee. I’ve always had a predilection for late night snacks, no matter how hard I try to resist. He wandered through the old bookstore, indulging his predilection for forgotten tales and dusty pages. What is the origin of ‘predilection?’ The word “predilection” has roots in Latin and French. “Predilection” comes from the French word “prédilection” and the Latin “praediligere,” meaning “to love more” or “to prefer” according to Merriam Webster. The Latin root “diligere” means to love, according to the American Heritage Dictionary. What famous book or movie uses the word ‘predilection?’ The writer Charles Dickens uses the word “predilection” in the classic 1854 novel “Hard Times” by Charles Dickens. “‘I have not so much as the slightest predilection left,” the passage says. What historical figure uses the word ‘predilection?’ The playwright Arthur Miller in his work “The Crucible” used the word “predilection” when describing the people of Salem, Mass. “This predilection for minding other people’s business was time-honored among the people of Salem, and it undoubtedly created many of the suspicions which were to feed the coming madness,” the passage reads in the play. If you missed the last word of the day, click here.
