preferential
|pref-er-en-tial|
C1
/ˌprɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/
advantageous treatment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'preferential' originates from the Latin word 'praeferre,' where 'prae-' meant 'before' and 'ferre' meant 'to carry.'
Historical Evolution
'praeferre' transformed into the Medieval Latin word 'praeferentialis,' and eventually became the modern English word 'preferential.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to carry before others,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'giving an advantage to one over others.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
giving or showing an advantage to one over others.
The company offers preferential treatment to its long-term customers.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35