Definition of preferential Preferential

/pɹɛˌfɚɛˈnʧʌl/ - [preferenchul] - pref•er•en•tial

We found 3 definitions of preferential from 3 different sources.

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What does preferential mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

preferential - manifesting partiality; "a discriminatory tax"; "preferential tariff rates"; "preferential treatment"; "a preferential shop gives priority or advantage to union members in hiring or promoting"
  discriminatory
  advantageous giving an advantage; "a contract advantageous to our country"; "socially advantageous to entertain often"
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  • preferential (a.)
    Giving, indicating, or having a preference or precedence; as, a preferential claim; preferential shares.

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