One entry found for preferential.

Main Entry: pref·er·en·tial
Pronunciation: pref--ren-chl
Function: adjective
1 : of or relating to preference
2 : showing preference <preferential treatment>
3 : creating or using preference in trading
4 : permitting the showing of order of preference (as of candidates in an election) <a preferential ballot>
- pref·er·en·tial·ly /-rench-(-)l/ adverb