Noun
penchant
IPA /ˈpɒ̃ʃɒ̃/
A strong liking or preference for something.
See example sentence: penchant
She has a penchant for brightly coloured socks.
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Noun
predilection
IPA /ˌpriːdɪˈlekʃn/
A strong liking or preference for a particular kind of thing, which often influences someone's choices or behaviour.
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My aunt has a predilection for old detective films.
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