dispreference en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From dis- + preference.
Meanings
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(countable, formal, uncountable) The quality or state of preferring a thing less than an alternative.
As Levinson (1983: 334) points out, signs of dispreference in turn taking include: (a) Delays: notably a pause, or a time gap, before the responder replies to the preceding turn […]
2014, Geoffrey N. Leech, The Pragmatics of Politeness, page 31:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dispreferences | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Antonyms
Relateds
disprefer · distaste · disinclination · dislike · aversion