preferent
Definition
Adjective: * Preferred above all others and treated with partiality: Describing someone or something that is liked or chosen over others and receives special, often favorable, treatment.
Usage
The word "preferent" is a formal and somewhat rare adjective. It is used to describe a state of being favored or given priority. It often implies a comparison where one option is selected or treated better than alternatives.
Examples
- The preferent candidate was offered the position before other applicants were even interviewed.
- In many cultures, the eldest son held a preferent status in matters of inheritance.
- The manager's preferent treatment of certain team members caused resentment among the staff.
Advanced Usage
- In legal or formal contexts: "Preferent" can be used to describe rights or claims that have priority over others.
- The bondholders have a preferent claim on the company's assets in the event of liquidation.
Variants and Related Words
- Prefer (verb): To like or choose one thing or person over another.
- Preference (noun): A greater liking for one alternative over another or others.
- Preferential (adjective): Involving or creating a preference; showing special favor. (This is a much more common synonym).
- The country granted preferential trade terms to its allies.
Synonyms
- Favored
- Preferred
- Favorite
- Chosen
- Privileged
Antonyms
- Unfavored
- Disfavored
- Neglected
Adjective
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preferred above all others and treated with partiality
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the favored child
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