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preferences | preferential |

As a noun preferences

is preferences (user-specified settings of parameters in a computer program).

As an adjective preferential is

of or relating to the showing or giving of preference.

preferences

English

Alternative forms

* (archaic)

Noun

(preferences)
  • English plurals
  • (computing) The user-specified settings of parameters in interactive computer software

    • Verb

    (head)
  • (preference)

    • preferential

    English

    Adjective

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