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Preferable vs Preferential - What's the difference?

preferable | preferential |

As adjectives the difference between preferable and preferential

is that preferable is better than some other option; preferred while preferential is of or relating to the showing or giving of preference.

preferable

English

Alternative forms

* (archaic)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Better than some other option; preferred.
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    • Derived terms

    * preferably

    preferential

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of or relating to the showing or giving of preference.
    • Club members received preferential seating.