predilection vs orientation

predilection and orientation both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
predilection	Yes	No	No	No
orientation	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, predilection and orientation are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of predilection include preference.

predilection (noun)	orientation (noun)
a predisposition in favor of something	the act of orienting
a strong liking	a course introducing a new situation or environment
	an integrated set of attitudes and beliefs
	a person's awareness of self with regard to position and time and place and personal relationships
	a predisposition in favor of something
	position or alignment relative to points of the compass or other specific directions