preferential
pre·fe·ren·tial
adjective
1.
manifesting partiality
- “a discriminatory tax”
- “preferential tariff rates”
- “preferential treatment”
- “a preferential shop gives priority or advantage to union members in hiring or promoting”
Origin
From Medieval Latin preferentia + -al.
Phrases
- preferential attachment
- preferential treatment
- preferential voting
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