Sentence examples for predilection function from inspiring English sources

We recall that the predilection function in the multilevel cross-entropy method used by dwSSA is characterized with the biasing parameters from level (l−1).

When researchers puzzle over the "meaning" or "function" of certain sexual predilections, they invariably search for an answer that explains the reproductive advantage of sexual behavior or orientation.

Although there has been some promising work in this regard, progress has been hampered by an absence of a unified theoretical framework regarding function, unconfirmed assumptions inherent in many experimental designs, and a misguided predilection for researchers to interpret results from a variety of vertebrate models in the context of human psychophysics.

Since other Brucella species, especially B. melitensis are known to cause epididymo-orchitis in human patients [77], the predilection of B. ovis to cause epididymo-orchitis in rams likely represents a loss of functions required to target to other tissues.

Two region of interests (ROIs) for each cognitive domain (memory, executive functioning and visuospatial ability) were selected a priori on the basis of presumed predilection sites for WM tract changes (figure 1).

But is that personal predilection or prudishness?

"High heeled shoes... for a significant number of men function as a powerful fetish," writes Valerie Steele in the catalogue that accompanies the V&A's forthcoming show, a large swath of which celebrates the craft and sculptural beauty of high heels as a sequitur to sexual predilection.

Gruiform birds have a predilection for travel on foot.

I knew that she had a predilection for Dubonnet.

Status quo policies are insufficient but remain Putin's predilection.

Mr. Kress, now 61, had no particular predilection for biotechnology.