Preferential

/ˈpɹɛf.ɜː(ɹ)ˌɛn.ʃəl/

प्राथमिक (विशेष/रियायती/पक्षपाती)

Origin & History

From Latin praeferre (“to carry before, prefer”) via Medieval Latin praeferentialis, based on preference + -ial.

लैटिन praeferre (‘आगे रखना/प्राथमिकता देना’) से; मध्यकालीन लैटिन praeferentialis के माध्यम से, preference शब्द + -ial प्रत्यय से बना।

Definition

Showing or giving preference; treating someone or something more favorably than others, or granting priority (e.g., seating, rates, access).

प्राथमिकता दिखाने/देने वाला; दूसरों की तुलना में किसी व्यक्ति/वस्तु को विशेष लाभ, सुविधा या प्राथमिक अधिकार देना (जैसे सीटिंग, दरें, प्रवेश)।

Parts of Speech

Adjective:
Club members received preferential seating.
क्लब के सदस्यों को प्राथमिक (विशेष) बैठने की व्यवस्था मिली।

Usage Examples

Applicants with experience may receive preferential consideration.
The new policy offers preferential tax rates to small businesses.
Preferential treatment can create resentment among other employees.
The country negotiated preferential access to the market.
Preferential voting allows voters to rank candidates by choice.

Related Forms

Noun
Preference / Preferentiality

Idioms & Phrases

Preferential treatment
पक्षपाती/विशेष (प्राथमिक) व्यवहार
Preferential access
विशेष/प्राथमिक पहुँच
Preferential seating
प्राथमिक/विशेष बैठने की व्यवस्था
Preferential rate
रियायती/विशेष दर