English Explanatory Dictionary

preferable

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Better than some other option; preferred.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɹɛf.(ə.)ɹə.b(ə)l/ en-us-preferable.ogg /ˈpɹef.(ə.)ɹə.b(ə)l/ /ˈpɹef.ɹə.b(ə)l/ /pɹəˈfɜː.ɹə.b(ə)l/

Word forms

preferable more preferable most preferable præferable preferrable

Etymology

From prefer + -able, probably after Middle French preferable. Compare preference, preferential, etc.

Derived words

preferability preferableness preferably unpreferable
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