Synonyms & related words for predilection

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of predilection — including penchant, preference, proclivity, propensity, predisposition, inclination. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to predilection

Explore words related to predilection — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include fondness, aversion, disinclination, preferred, leanings, preferring, dislikes, predisposed. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for predilection

Common synonyms for predilection include penchant, preference, proclivity, propensity, predisposition, inclination, liking, druthers — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does predilection come from?

The word predilection breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: pre-, from Latin prae (“before, in front”); and -lect, from Latin diligo (“love, prefer”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.