preference

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a strong liking
  2. noun a predisposition in favor of something
  3. noun the right or chance to choose

Etymology

From Middle French preference, from Medieval Latin preferentia. Doublet of preferans. Morphologically prefer + -ence.

In classic literature

Synonyms

penchant, predilection, taste

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