- predilection (n.)
[predilection 词源字典]
- 1742, from French prédilection (16c.), noun of action from Medieval Latin praedilectus, past participle of prediligere "prefer before others," from Latin prae- "before" (see pre-) + diligere "choose, love" (see diligent).[predilection etymology, predilection origin, 英语词源]