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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    preferable favored advantageous beneficial desirable liked chosen selected priority privileged special exclusive biased discriminatory partial unequal favorable inclined disposed prone susceptible tender preferentiality partisan prejudiced uneven weighted skewed favored advantageous preferently

    Meaning of Preferential

    The primary meaning of the word "Preferential" is giving or showing preference to one thing, person, or group over another.

    Definitions

    • Giving or showing preference to one thing, person, or group over another
    • Having or showing a special advantage or more favorable treatment

    Etymology of Preferential

    The word "Preferential" originates from the Latin words "praeferre," meaning to carry or bring before, and the suffix "-al," which forms an adjective, with the word "prefer" coming from Old French "preferer," derived from Latin "praeferre"
    Historically, the term has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of giving preference or priority to something or someone

    Example Uses

    • The company offers preferential treatment to its long-time customers.
    • The new policy gives preferential access to education for underprivileged children.
    • The government has been accused of giving preferential treatment to certain corporations.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    unpreferable unfavorable undesirable disliked rejected unchosen nonpriority unprivileged general equal unbiased nondiscriminatory impartial even unweighted neutral disfavored disadvantageous objectionable unwelcome uninviting unfavorable unacceptable

    Related Nouns

    preference priority advantage benefit desire liking choice selection privilege favor bias prejudice discrimination inequality favoritism partiality tendency disposition propensity susceptibility inclination fondness affection penchant

    Related Verbs

    prefer prioritize advantage benefit desire like choose select privilege favor bias prejudice discriminate unequal weight skew incline dispose prone tender susceptible lean favor advantage

    Related Adjectives

    preferable preferred advantageous beneficial desirable likable chosen selective privileged special exclusive biased prejudiced partial unequal favorable inclined disposed prone susceptible tender fond affectionate partisan prejudiced