preferential
AdjectiveSynonyms:
discriminatory
WordNet 3.0
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”Synonyms: discriminatory
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
Preferential \Pref`er*en"tial\, a. Giving, indicating, or having a preference or precedence; as, a preferential claim; preferential shares. [1913 Webster]