Character
Character noun - A written or printed mark that is meant to convey information to the reader.
Predilection and character are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Predilection" instead a noun "Character".
Predilection
Predilection noun - A habitual attraction to some activity or thing.
Character and predilection are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Character" instead a noun "Predilection".
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| special | special character | special predilection |
| particular | particular character | particular predilection |
| similar | similar character | similar predilection |
| specific | specific character | specific predilection |
Both words in one sentence
- Taste hypersensitivity, for example, can easily manifest as a marked preference for relatively tasteless food - which would explain the character's predilection for dry white toast.
- Punning on the predilection of this character-type for "rent boys", the boss invents the Unusual Euphemism of asking him if he is "behind with the rent".
Source: Gayngster - This would explain a lot about his character, including his predilection for sunglasses (allowing him to avoid direct eye contact) and his long, convoluted speeches about Russian politics and blues music in the sequel.
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Predilection and Character. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/character/predilection
Character & Predilection. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/character/predilection>.
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