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Definition of preferred

preferred

/pɹɪˈfɝːd/
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• adjective

1

Liked, chosen, or valued more highly than other options or alternatives.

Example

"Email remains the preferred method of communication for most of our international clients."

2

Designating a class of corporate stock or financial creditor that has priority over common stock in the payment of dividends or the distribution of assets upon liquidation.

Example

"The corporation issued a new series of preferred shares to raise capital without diluting the voting power of existing shareholders."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the past participle of the verb 'prefer', which entered Middle English via Old French 'preferer' from Latin 'praeferre', literally meaning 'to carry in front' or 'to hold before others' ('prae-' meaning 'before' + 'ferre' meaning 'to carry').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Preferred. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/preferred
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