Concetti Chiave
- A predilection is a special preference or tendency to favor something, often implying a strong inclination.
- Bias is related to predilection but usually carries a negative connotation of prejudice rather than mere preference.
- Liking refers to an inclination or preference for something, often influencing choices and tastes.
- The phrase "to take a liking to" means to develop positive feelings towards someone or something over time.
- Both predilection and liking involve preferences, but predilection can imply a stronger or more habitual inclination.
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Predilection
A predilection is a special preference for something, a liking for, or a tendency to favor something.
Ex: Since John's Aunt Rhoda has a predilection for salt and vinegar chips, he always made sure they had some on hand for family picnics.
Ex: Kate is still unsure of her career path, but she has such a predilection for numbers that we are sure she will end up in accounting or another field that uses mathematics in some way.
The term bias indicates a strong predilection for something. Many times the word bias has a negative connotation, indicating prejudice rather than simply a preference.
Ex: Robert showed a strong bias towards younger people when hiring, something which concerned his superiors.
Ex: Because I do not want to be accused of bias, I always refuse to judge the speech contest for my daughter's class.
Liking
A liking for something is an inclination, preference, or desire for it. If you have a liking for a particular type of flower, for example, you are likely to choose it above others.
Ex: I know that your brother has a liking for chocolate. Do you think we should keep that in mind as we choose a birthday cake?
Ex: Since Rebecca has always had a liking for writing, her husband chose a leatherbound diary for her Christmas gift this year.
To take a liking to is to develop positive feelings for someone or to grow to like something. You can take a liking to a person you have recently met, for example, or to a new type of activity you have tried.
Ex: It looks to me as though Jim has taken a liking to the family's new dog, despite the fact that he was against the decision to take in a stray.
Ex: It was only last year after spending a summer in Tuscany that Henry took a liking to eating fresh tomatoes. The ones he could get at the farmer's market were incomparable.
Domande da interrogazione
- ¿Qué significa tener una predilección por algo?
- ¿Cómo se diferencia el término "bias" de "predilección"?
- ¿Qué implica "tomar gusto" por algo o alguien?
Tener una predilección por algo significa tener una preferencia especial o una tendencia a favorecerlo, como se ilustra con el ejemplo de la tía Rhoda de John, quien tiene una predilección por las papas fritas con sal y vinagre.
El término "bias" indica una fuerte predilección, pero a menudo tiene una connotación negativa, sugiriendo prejuicio en lugar de simplemente una preferencia, como se muestra en el ejemplo de Robert al contratar personas más jóvenes.
"Tomar gusto" implica desarrollar sentimientos positivos hacia alguien o algo, como cuando Jim tomó gusto por el nuevo perro de la familia, a pesar de estar inicialmente en contra de adoptar un perro callejero.
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