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preferential

pref·er·en·tial

preferential

 
 
pronunciation:
pre f ren shl
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition: marked by, obtaining, or having preference.
The judge's preferential treatment of one attorney had aroused suspicion.preferential treatment of certain trading partners
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derivation: preferentially (adv.)