Penchant
A strong liking or habitual tendency toward a particular thing; a tendency to do something.
nounPenchant
A strong liking or habitual tendency toward a particular thing; a tendency to do something.
nounImagine This
Imagine a librarian who, year after year, shelves only mystery novels and makes a point of recommending them to every patron. This persistent preference—always drawn to mysteries—is her penchant.
Sounds Like
Sounds like 'pen-chant' (PEN-chant, with emphasis on the first syllable).
Looks Like
Looks like 'pennant' (similar spelling and letter pattern).
Remember This
Penchant is often followed by for: 'a penchant for something.' The adjective form is rare but exists in some contexts as 'penchanted' (less common).
Other Forms
Connect With
inclination, preference, proclivity, predilection, affinity
Note
Avoid mixing with 'penitent' or 'penitence.' Do not confuse with 'predilection' in some contexts, though they are close in meaning. The standard collocation is 'a penchant for [something].'