preferable

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Scrabble points
17
Words With Friends
20
Letters
10
Pronunciation
/ˈpɹɛf.(ə.)ɹə.b(ə)l/
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/ˈpɹɛf.(ə.)ɹə.b(ə)l/ · /ˈpɹef.(ə.)ɹə.b(ə)l/ · /ˈpɹef.ɹə.b(ə)l/ · /pɹəˈfɜː.ɹə.b(ə)l/

Definition of preferable

1 sense · 1 part of speech · etymology included

adj

  1. Better than some other option; preferred.
    “This work has been the care and ſtudy of ſome years; as far as health, and other affairs, would permit. For, this appeared, to the author, of as much greater importance, than any other hiſtory whatever; as morality and religion are more excellent, than any temporal affairs; and the hiſtory of true religion, præferrable to that of impoſtures and deluſions.”
    “It is not to the point that an inequality of material goods, at high levels, may not be preferable to an equality of material goods at a lower level, precisely for such reasons as self-respect.”
    “While adopting the pronoun as a nonbinary description is vastly preferable for some, Merriam-Webster says, there has also been some debate that it is ungrammatical.”
    “If you’re looking for the most breathable mask, Lukovics says, “Cotton is preferable, mainly for absorbing moisture/sweat.” She says multiple layers may be more protective but will also impact breathability.”

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Etymology

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

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