What does preferential mean?
Preferential means Of or relating to the showing or giving of preference..
Preferential
/ˈpɹɛf.ɜː(ɹ)ˌɛn.ʃəl/ · adjective
Meaning
Of or relating to the showing or giving of preference..
Definitions by Sense
- Of or relating to the showing or giving of preference.
- Of or relating to a voting system in which the voters are allowed to indicate on their ballots their preference (usually their first and second choices) between two or more candidates, so that if no candidate receives a majority of first choices the one receiving the greatest number of first and second choices together is the winner.
Example Sentences
Club members received preferential seating.
preferential treatment
preferential voting; the preferential system
Synonyms for preferential
Antonyms for preferential
Related Words
Word Forms
- more preferential
- most preferential
- preferrential
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for preferential?
Common synonyms include advantageous, discriminatory.
What is the opposite of preferential?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use preferential in a sentence?
Club members received preferential seating.
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