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Pronunciation / Transliteration: seonho
"그녀는 차를 선호합니다."
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2 senses- 1
A greater liking for one alternative over another or others.
"She has a preference for tea over coffee." - 2
The act of preferring; the state of being preferred.
"His preference for classical music is well-known."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'preference' originates from the Latin 'praeferre', meaning 'to carry before' or 'to prefer'. It evolved through Middle English, where it was used to denote a liking for one thing over another, reflecting a choice or inclination.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Preference" is said worldwide
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Préférence
Transliteration: prɛfɛʁɑ̃s
"Elle a une préférence pour le thé."
Präferenz
Transliteration: prɛfɛʁɛnts
"Er hat eine Präferenz für Tee."
Preferenza
Transliteration: prefeˈrɛntsa
"Ha una preferenza per il tè."
Preferencia
Transliteration: pɾe.feˈɾenθja
"Ella tiene una preferencia por el té."
Preferência
Transliteration: pɾe.feˈɾẽ.si.ɐ
"Ela tem uma preferência por chá."
पसंद
Transliteration: pasand
"उसे चाय पसंद है।"
偏好
Transliteration: piānhào
"她偏好喝茶。"
선호
Transliteration: seonho
"그녀는 차를 선호합니다."
好み
Transliteration: konomi
"彼女はお茶を好みます。"
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