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View usage for: (prefərenʃəl) adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]If you get preferential treatment, you are treated better than other people and therefore have an advantage over them. Despite her status, the Duchess will not be given preferential treatment. Synonyms: privileged, favoured, superior, better More Synonyms of preferential preferentially graded adverb [ADVERB with verb] preferential in British English (ˌprɛfəˈrɛnʃəl) adjective1. showing or resulting from preference 2. giving, receiving, or originating from preference in international trade Derived forms preferentiality (ˌprɛfəˌrɛnʃɪˈælɪtɪ) noun preferentially (ˌpreferˈentially) adverb preferential in American English (ˌprɛfərˈɛnʃəl) adjective1. of, having, giving, or receiving preference 2. offering or allowing a preference a preferential ballot 3. US designating a union shop which gives preference, as by contract, to union members in hiring, layoffs, etc. 4. receiving preferences, as in tariffs Derived forms preferentialism (ˌpreferˈentialˌism) noun preferentially (ˌpreferˈentially) adverb Word origin ML praeferentia (see preference) + -al Examples of 'preferential' in a sentencepreferential In other languagespreferential British English: preferential ADJECTIVE If you get preferential treatment, you are treated better than other people and therefore have an advantage over them. Firstborn sons received preferential treatment. - American English: preferential
- Brazilian Portuguese: preferencial
- Chinese: 优等的
- European Spanish: preferente
- French: préférentiel
- German: bevorzugt
- Italian: preferenziale
- Japanese: 優遇の
- Korean: 특혜의
- European Portuguese: preferencial
- Latin American Spanish: preferencial
Chinese translation of 'preferential'preferential (prɛfəˈrɛnʃəl) adj - [treatment, arrangement]
优(優)待的 (yōudài de)
Definition showing preference Despite her status, the Duchess will not be given preferential treatment. Additional synonymsShe was determined to prise what she could from an advantageous situation. Synonyms superior, dominating, commanding, dominant, important, powerful, favourable, fortuitous, win-win Definition more suitable, attractive, etc. I've been able to have a better car than I otherwise could have. Synonyms superior, finer, nicer, worthier, higher-quality, surpassing, preferable, more appropriate, more useful, more valuable, more suitable, more desirable, streets ahead, more fitting, more expert They think of us as favoured beings. Synonyms privileged, advantaged, lucky, blessed, elite, fortunate, jammy (British, slang) Additional synonymsDefinition biased Some of the umpiring in the tournament was partial. Synonyms biased, prejudiced, discriminatory, partisan, influenced, unfair, one-sided, unjust, predisposed, tendentious Definition prejudiced or one-sided He is too partisan to be a referee. Synonyms prejudiced, one-sided, biased, partial, sectarian, factional, tendentious Definition greater in quality, quantity, or usefulness She was greatly superior in education. Synonyms better, higher, greater, grander, preferred, prevailing, paramount, surpassing, more advanced, predominant, unrivalled, more extensive, more skilful, more expert, a cut above (informal), streets ahead (informal), running rings around (informal) |