preference Meaning & Definition
What Does Preference Mean?
Preference is used as a noun meaning The selection of one thing or person over others (with the main adposition being "for" in relation to the thing or person, but possibly also "of"). It can also mean The option to so select, and the one selected. As a verb, it means To give preferential treatment to; to give a preference to.
Quick Facts About Preference
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈpɹɛf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | predilection, penchant and taste |
| Plural | preferences |
| Verb forms | preferences, preferencing, preferenced |
Preference Definition (Noun)
- The selection of one thing or person over others (with the main adposition being "for" in relation to the thing or person, but possibly also "of")
He has a preference for crisp wines.
- The option to so select, and the one selected.
Can I keep my preferences when I upgrade to the new version of this application?
- The state of being preferred over others.
- A strong liking or personal valuation.
- A preferential bias; partiality; discrimination.
Preference as a Verb
- To give preferential treatment to; to give a preference to.
Noun
- Preferans, a card game, played principally in Eastern Europe.
Noun
- Preferans, a card game, principally played in Eastern Europe.
Synonyms of Preference
Preference synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Preference
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Preference in a Sentence
He has a preference for crisp wines.
Can I keep my preferences when I upgrade to the new version of this application?
Word Forms & Grammar
preference (countable and uncountable, plural preferences)
preference (third-person singular simple present preferences, present participle preferencing, simple past and past participle preferenced)
preference (uncountable)
Words That Rhyme With Preference
Origin of Preference
From Middle French preference, from Medieval Latin preferentia. Doublet of preferans. Morphologically prefer + -ence. Compare typologically Russian предвзя́тость (predvzjátostʹ) (<< взять (vzjatʹ), a suppletive of брать (bratʹ), which is cognate with Latin ferō).
How to Pronounce Preference
You say preference as //ˈpɹɛf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns//. It has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Preference
Is preference a noun or a verb?
Preference is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for preference?
Close synonyms of preference are predilection, penchant and taste. See the full list of preference synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of preference?
The plural of preference is preferences.
What is the past tense of preference?
The past tense of preference is preferenced. The present participle is preferencing.