preferable

B2 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˈpɹef.(ə.)ɹə.b(ə)l/ UK /ˈpɹɛf.(ə.)ɹə.b(ə)l/ See IPA manual

Freq #24696

Meanings

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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.

preferable Middle French

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Describing Qualities

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