Meanings
relating to or denoting a preference or something that is preferred.
کسی ترجیح یا پسند کی طرف اشارہ کرنے والا
ترجیحی
tarjeehī
Synonyms
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Common Collocations
- preferential treatment
- preferential pricing
- preferential option
Example Sentences
The company offers preferential treatment to its loyal customers.
کمپنی اپنے وفادار صارفین کو ترجیحی سلوک فراہم کرتی ہے۔
Company apne wafadar sarifeen ko tarjeehī sulook faraham karti hai.
Preferential pricing is used to attract new clients.
نئے عموماً کو متوجہ کرنے کے لیے ترجیحی قیمتوں کا استعمال کیا جاتا ہے۔
Naye umooman ko mutuajjhein karne ke liye tarjeehī qeematon ka istemal kiya jata hai.
He received a preferential option for the best seats.
اسے بہترین نشستوں کے لیے ترجیحی آپشن ملا۔
Usay behtareen nashaston ke liye tarjeehī option mila.
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💡 Memory Tip
Preferential is like being favored, think of 'prefer' in there.
Imagine a person receiving a trophy for being the favorite among all competitors.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے بہت نکلے میرے ارمان لیکن پھر بھی کم نکلے
Hazaroon khwahishain aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle Bohat nikle mere armaan lekin phir bhi kam nikle
Thousands of desires, each so intense it could take my breath away; Many of my wishes were fulfilled, yet still too few.
— Mirza Ghalib, Divan-e-Ghalib
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
اونٹ کے منہ میں دانہ
Oont ke munh mein daana
A grain in the camel's mouth (referring to something insignificant compared to the whole).
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "preferentialis" — to prefer
First known use: 19th century
The term 'preferential' has its roots in the Latin term 'preferentialis,' which means 'of or relating to preference.' It entered the English language in the 19th century, primarily used in economic and business contexts.