preference, n.
(preferences)
freq. cnt. 4
(preferences)
freq. cnt. 4
a predisposition in favor of something
<noun.cognition> freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1
orientation predilection preference
sample sentences
"a predilection for expensive cars""his sexual preferences"
"showed a Marxist orientation"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
hypernym
a strong liking
<noun.feeling> freq. cnt.: 9 freq. cnt.: 7 freq. cnt.: 2
penchant predilection preference taste
sample sentences
"my own preference is for good literature""the Irish have a penchant for blarney"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
grant of favor or advantage to one over another (especially to a country or countries in matters of international trade, such as levying duties)
<noun.attribute>
preference
semantic pointers
hypernym
the right or chance to choose
<noun.cognition>
druthers preference