Predilection (noun)
pree-dil-ek-shun
A preference or special liking for something; a bias in favour of something.
Mid 18th century: from French prédilection, from Latin praedilect- ‘preferred’, from the verb praediligere, from prae ‘in advance’ + diligere ‘to select’.
Example sentences
“Sadly he had a predilection for men who were far too young for him.”
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