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单词 predilect
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Definition of predilect in English:

predilect

adjective ˌpriːdɪˈlɛkt
rare
  • Chosen or favoured in preference to others.

Origin

Late 15th century; earliest use found in Mankind. From post-classical Latin praedilectus well-beloved, preferred, either from classical Latin prae- + dīlectus, or past participle of post-classical Latin praediligere to prefer from classical Latin prae- + dilīgere to love.

 
 

Definition of predilect in US English:

predilect

adjectiveˌpriːdɪˈlɛkt
rare
  • Chosen or favoured in preference to others.

Origin

Late 15th century; earliest use found in Mankind. From post-classical Latin praedilectus well-beloved, preferred, either from classical Latin prae- + dīlectus, or past participle of post-classical Latin praediligere to prefer from classical Latin prae- + dilīgere to love.

 
 
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