preferentialism
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Preferentialism — is a philosophical movement which began in Paris in the early 1990 s. In direct opposition to the relativism of Existentialism, Preferentialism stresses objectivity and natural law principles, applying the latter to epistemology as well as to… … Wikipedia
preferenţialism — PREFERENŢIALÍSM s. n. (ec.) sistem preferenţial. (< engl. preferentialism) Trimis de raduborza, 15.09.2007. Sursa: MDN … Dicționar Român
preferentialism — pref·er·en·tial·ism … English syllables
preferentialism — əˌlizəm noun ( s) Etymology: preferential + ism : the policy or practice of granting preferences in international trade … Useful english dictionary
preferential — preferentialism, n. preferentialist, n. preferentially, adv. /pref euh ren sheuhl/, adj. 1. of, pertaining to, or of the nature of preference: preferential policies. 2. showing or giving preference: a preferential hiring system. 3. receiving or… … Universalium
preferentially — See preferentialism. * * * … Universalium
preferentialist — See preferentialism. * * * … Universalium
preferential — /prɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/ (say prefuh renshuhl) adjective 1. relating to or of the nature of preference. 2. showing or giving preference. 3. receiving or enjoying preference. –preferentialism, noun –preferentialist, noun –preferentially, adverb …
preferential — [pref΄ər en′shəl] adj. [ML praeferentia (see PREFERENCE) + AL] 1. of, having, giving, or receiving preference 2. offering or allowing a preference [a preferential ballot ] ☆ 3. designating a union shop which gives preference, as by contract, to… … English World dictionary
preferentialist — lə̇st noun ( s) Etymology: preferential + ist : an adherent of preferentialism * * * preferenˈtialist noun Someone who favours a preferential tariff • • • Main Entry: ↑prefer … Useful english dictionary
