noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Preference. uncountable
2. 2
   The act or process of choosing ahead of time; preselection. uncountable
3. 3
   A motive which is in harmony or agreement with right desire. uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

preferencepreference

Etymology

From fore- + choice.

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