Word Type

Noun

Verb

The word "preference" can be used as noun and verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

affectional preference depreference dispreference enantiopreference in preference to isopreference nonpreference photopreference preference cascade preference share preference stock preferendum revealed preference sexual preference stereopreference subpreference thermopreference time preference

Context

us

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

advantage alternative choice liking option predisposition vantage

Type Of (IsA)

advantage determining liking option

Related Terms

preferences

Related Terms

adposition bias choice choice settings computer computer setting discrimination for getting getting wants liking of option partiality prefer preferans preferences preferential preferred select selected selection setting settings treatment valuation wants

Synonym Network

forechoice inclination penchant predilection

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