Definition of "penchant" []

• A definite liking; a strong inclination. See Synonyms at predilection. (noun)

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• "His penchant is for the gargantuan – auto companies, school violence, capitalism, health care."
• "That agents of the state of Israel are behind much if not all of the "Hamas rockets" is a reasonable conclusion and backed up by the Israeli governments long term penchant for fabricating Muslim terrorism."
• "And he fears updating the Copyright Act will blow up because of the Tory's short-term penchant for slogans and electioneering."