Dec 9, 2016 · The meaning of PREFERENTIAL is showing preference. How to use preferential in a sentence.

PREFERENTIAL definition: 1. used to say that something that someone is given is better than what other people receive: 2…. Learn more.

Definition of preferential adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

PREFERENTIAL definition: of, relating to, or of the nature of preference. See examples of preferential used in a sentence.

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.

1. Of, relating to, or giving advantage or preference: preferential treatment. 2. Manifesting or originating from partiality or preference: preferential tariff rates.

pref•er•en•tial /ˌprɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/ adj. showing or reflecting a preference: She received preferential treatment from the senator because she was one of his biggest contributors. pref•er•en•tial•ly, …

Factsheet What does the word preferential mean? There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the word preferential. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Britannica Dictionary definition of PREFERENTIAL [more preferential; most preferential] : giving an advantage to a particular person or group powerful people who demand/get/receive …

Something that's preferential gives one person or group a big advantage over others. If your soccer coach never makes you sit on the bench and always hands you the first Gatorade, she …