Preferential Definition & Meaning

preferential
adjective
  1. manifesting partiality; "a discriminatory tax"; "preferential tariff rates"; "preferential treatment"; "a preferential shop gives priority or advantage to union members in hiring or promoting"

"Preferential" in song lyrics

See how preferential is used in real songs:

  • "The only treatment I received is preferential"
    Drunken Tiger f/ Roscoe Umali — Umali's Bar
  • "Times are exponential, two-party preferential"
    Horrorshow — In

Usage tips for "preferential"

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