Definitions for: Preferential

[adj] manifesting partiality; "a discriminatory tax"; "preferential tariff rates"; "preferential treatment"; "a preferential shop gives priority or advantage to union members in hiring or promoting"

Webster (1913) Definition: Pref`er*en"tial, a.
Giving, indicating, or having a preference or precedence; as,
a preferential claim; preferential shares.

Synonyms: advantageous, discriminatory