Hypertext Webster Gateway: "preferential"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Preferential \Pref`er*en"tial\, a.
Giving, indicating, or having a preference or precedence; as,
a preferential claim; preferential shares.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
preferential
adj : manifesting partiality; "a discriminatory tax";
"preferential tariff rates"; "preferential treatment";
"a preferential shop gives priority or advantage to
union members in hiring or promoting" [syn: {discriminatory}]
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