US /ˈpɹef.(ə.)ɹə.b(ə)l/ UK /ˈpɹɛf.(ə.)ɹə.b(ə)l/
adj Freq #24696

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    Better or more suitable than another option.

    For a long trip, a comfortable car is preferable to a small one.

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Synonyms
1 adj · better or more suitable... preferred

Etymology

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

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