predilection
gb/pɹˌɛdəlˈɛkʃən/ us/pɹˌɛdəlˈɛkʃən/
C1
Inglés
előszeretet, hajlam, predilekció
SUSTANTIVO
C1
FORMAL
1
előszeretet
C1
Patrón de uso:
a predilection for [something/doing something]
She has a predilection for spicy food, especially Thai dishes.
Különös előszeretettel fogyaszt csípős ételeket, különösen thai fogásokat.
His predilection for detail makes him a careful editor.
A részletek iránti előszeretete gondos szerkesztővé teszi.
The report notes the company’s predilection for conservative forecasts.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I have a predilection for coffee.
Nagyon szeretem a kávét.
She has a predilection for reading.
Nagyon szeret olvasni.
Error frecuente:
Often followed by for (not to): a predilection for jazz. In American English, toward is more common than towards.
Significado
a strong personal preference
Colocaciones
a predilection for
|a strong predilection for
|a natural predilection for
|a marked predilection for
|a lifelong predilection for
|have a predilection for
|show a predilection for
|develop a predilection for
|predilection toward
|predilection towards
Sinónimos
preference (More general and less formal.)
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fondness (Emphasizes warm affection.)
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partiality (Often suggests biased preference.)
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liking (More everyday and less formal.)
Antónimos
aversion (A strong dislike rather than a strong liking.)
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dislike (The opposite feeling of liking.)
Temas
preferences
|emotions
|personality
Definición
a strong liking for something
A strong liking or preference for a particular person, thing, or activity, often one that feels natural or habitual.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
FORMAL
2
hajlam
C1
Patrón de uso:
a predilection for [behavior/way of doing something]
He has a predilection for interrupting people when he’s excited.
Van egy olyan hajlama, hogy izgalmában félbeszakít másokat.
The novelist’s predilection for long sentences can be tiring for some readers.
A regényíró hosszú mondatok használatára való hajlama egyes olvasók számára fárasztó lehet.
Her predilection for taking on too much work led to burnout.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
He has a predilection for talking loudly.
Hajlamos hangosan beszélni.
Error frecuente:
Don’t use it for a one-time choice; it usually suggests a recurring tendency or established preference.
Significado
tendency to choose a behavior
Colocaciones
a predilection for exaggeration
|a predilection for risk-taking
|a predilection for arguing
|a predilection for secrecy
|a predilection for order
|a predilection for compromise
|a predilection for violence
|a predilection for irony
|a predilection for perfectionism
|a predilection for procrastination
Sinónimos
tendency (More neutral and broader; less about liking.)
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inclination (Suggests a leaning or mild tendency.)
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propensity (Often used for stronger or riskier tendencies.)
Antónimos
restraint (Control that prevents a habitual tendency from showing.)
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disinclination (A tendency not to do something.)
Temas
behavior
|personality
Definición
a tendency to do something often
A tendency or disposition to do something in a particular way, especially repeatedly or characteristically.
SUSTANTIVO
C2
TECHNICAL
3
predilekció
C2
Patrón de uso:
a predilection for [organ/site/group]
The infection shows a predilection for the lower respiratory tract.
A fertőzés elsősorban az alsó légutakat érinti.
Melanoma has a predilection for spreading to the lymph nodes.
A melanoma hajlamos a nyirokcsomókba terjedni.
The paper describes the tumor’s predilection for bone.
Error frecuente:
This technical sense is mostly used in medical/scientific writing; in everyday English, use tendency or preference depending on meaning.
Significado
tendency to affect a specific site
Colocaciones
a predilection for the lungs
|a predilection for the liver
|a predilection for respiratory tissue
|a predilection for older adults
|site predilection
|tissue predilection
|predilection site
|show a predilection for
|has a predilection for
|predilection for metastasis
Sinónimos
tropism (More technical; often used for viruses or organisms targeting specific tissues.)
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tendency (More general and less technical.)
Antónimos
nonselectivity (Lack of preference for any particular site or group.)
Temas
medicine
|biology
Definición
in medicine: a tendency to occur in one place or group
In medicine or biology, a tendency for a disease, condition, organism, or process to occur more often in a particular organ, tissue, location, or group.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
predilection
AFI
GB/pɹˌɛdəlˈɛkʃən/
US/pɹˌɛdəlˈɛkʃən/
Sílabas y acento
pre - dilec - tion (3 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (tion)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: predilection
- Plural: predilections
Familia de palabras
Forms
predilections
noun
Advanced or less common
predilect
adjective
Expresiones
a predilection toward/towards
1/ə pɹˌɛdəlˈɛkʃən tˈaʊɚdtˈaʊɚdz/
fixed phrase
formal
a leaning in a direction
a strong preference for something
Ejemplos
- She has a predilection toward bright, saturated colors.
- His predilection towards compromise helped the team move forward.
- The article suggests a predilection toward risk in the company’s strategy.
develop a predilection for
1/dɪvˈɛləp ə pɹˌɛdəlˈɛkʃən fɚ/
fixed phrase
formal
start to prefer something
to start to like something a lot
Ejemplos
- After living abroad, she developed a predilection for strong coffee.
- Over time, he developed a predilection for working late at night.
- Many people develop a predilection for certain routines.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I developed a predilection for spicy food.
display a predilection for
1/dɪsplˈeɪ ə pɹˌɛdəlˈɛkʃən fɚ/
fixed phrase
formal
openly show a preference
to show a strong liking for
Ejemplos
- The candidate displayed a predilection for careful, measured answers.
- The brand displays a predilection for neutral colors.
- Their spending habits display a predilection for luxury items.
have a predilection for
1/hˈæv ə pɹˌɛdəlˈɛkʃən fɚ/
fixed phrase
formal
strongly prefer something
to like something a lot
Ejemplos
- I have a predilection for early-morning walks.
- She has a predilection for minimalist design.
- They have a predilection for investing in stable companies.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He has a predilection for tea.
show a predilection for
1/ʃˈoʊ ə pɹˌɛdəlˈɛkʃən fɚ/
fixed phrase
formal
display a strong preference
to seem to like something a lot
Ejemplos
- In interviews, he showed a predilection for talking about his early career.
- The team’s recent choices show a predilection for short-term fixes.
- These plants show a predilection for sandy soil.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Her answers show a predilection for simple solutions.
with a predilection for
1/wˈɪθ ə pɹˌɛdəlˈɛkʃən fɚ/
fixed phrase
formal
characterized by a preference
having a strong liking for
Ejemplos
- She’s a chef with a predilection for bold flavors.
- He’s an investor with a predilection for low-risk funds.
- The magazine, with a predilection for celebrity news, rarely covers politics.