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    pref·er·en·tial
    [ˌprefəˈren(t)SH(ə)l]
    adjective
    preferential (adjective)
    1. of or involving preference or partiality; constituting a favor or privilege:
      "preferential interest rates may be offered to employees" · "preferential trade terms"
      • (of a union shop) giving employment preference to union members:
        "a preferential shop"
      • (of voting or an election) in which the voter puts candidates in order of preference.
      • (of a creditor) having a claim on the receipt of payment from a debtor which will be met before those of other creditors.
    Origin
    mid 18th century: from medieval Latin praeferentia preference + -al.
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    adjective
    1. of or involving preference or partiality; constituting a favor or privilege:
      special
      better
      privileged
      superior
      favored
      advantageous
      favorable
      partial
      discriminatory
      partisan
      biased
       
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      What does preferential mean?
      The meaning of PREFERENTIAL is showing preference. How to use preferential in a sentence.

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      Where did the word preferential come from?
      The earliest known use of the word preferential is in the mid 1700s. OED's earliest evidence for preferential is from 1754, in L. J. Plumard de Dangeul's Remarks France & Great-Britain. preferential is a borrowing from Latin, combined with an English element. Etymons: Latin praeferentia, ‑al suffix1.

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      What does preferential policy mean?
      preferential policies. a preferential hiring system. receiving or enjoying preference, as a country in trade relations; favored. “Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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      What does it mean if someone gives you preferential treatment?
      Something that's preferential gives one person or group a big advantage over others. If your soccer coach never makes you sit on the bench and always hands you the first Gatorade, she gives you preferential treatment. Giving preferential treatment or having a preferential attitude shows that you are partial to one person or group of people.

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      Synonyms: favored, special, advantageous, preferred, more... Visit the English Only Forum. Help WordReference: Ask in the forums yourself. Go to Preferences page and choose from different actions for taps or mouse clicks. preferential - WordReference English dictionary, questions, discussion and forums. All Free.

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      Preferential means better or more favourable treatment than others. Learn how to use this word in sentences, synonyms, pronunciation, grammar and translations.

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