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[
pri-
fur
-m
uh
nt
]
Origin
pre·fer·ment
/
prɪˈfɜr
mənt
/
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[
pri-
fur
-m
uh
nt
]
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noun
1.
the act of
preferring
.
2.
the state of being
preferred
.
3.
advancement or promotion, especially in the church.
4.
a position or office affording social or pecuniary advancement.
Origin:
1425–75;
late Middle English;
see
prefer
,
-ment
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preferment
(prɪˈfɜːmənt)
—
n
1.
the act of promoting or advancing to a higher position, office, etc
2.
the state of being preferred for promotion or social advancement
3.
the act of preferring
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Word Origin & History
preferment
mid-15c., from
prefer
+
-ment
.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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