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natural preference
[/ˈnætʃərəl ˈprɛfərəns/]
noun
feminine
pl: natural preferences / preferências naturais
preferência natural
1.
An innate or instinctive liking or tendency towards something that is not learned or acquired
Her natural preference for quiet environments made her choose a career in research.
Sua preferência natural por ambientes tranquilos a levou a escolher uma carreira em pesquisa.
2.
A predisposition or inclination that arises from one's nature or inherent characteristics
Children often show a natural preference for sweet foods.
As crianças geralmente mostram uma preferência natural por alimentos doces.
Synonyms
innate preference
instinctive preference
inherent preference
native preference
Antonyms
acquired preference
learned preference
artificial preference
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
preferência natural
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
preferência natural
Standard usage in Portugal
Related Idioms & Phrases
follow one's natural inclination
natural instinct
instinctive choice
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