preferable

[ pref-er-uh-buhl, pref-ruh-or, often, pri-fur- ]

adjective

1. more desirable.
2. worthy to be preferred.

preferable

/ ˈprɛfrəbəl; ˈprɛfərəbəl /

adjective

1. preferred or more desirable

Usage

Since preferable already means more desirable, one should not say something is more preferable or most preferable

Derived Forms

• ˌpreferaˈbility, noun

Other Words From

• prefer·a·bili·ty prefer·a·ble·ness noun
• prefer·a·bly adverb
• nonpref·er·a·bili·ty noun
• non·prefer·a·ble adjective
• non·prefer·a·ble·ness noun
• non·prefer·a·bly adverb
• un·prefer·a·ble adjective
• un·prefer·a·ble·ness noun
• un·prefer·a·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of preferable¹

From the French word préfsptérable, dating back to 1640–50. See prefer, -able

Example Sentences

A surveyor still recommended a full roof report and Mr Wright felt he had to renew his mortgage with his current lender at a less preferable rate.

From BBC

Even candies with processed nuts, such as Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and Butterfingers, retain small amounts of fiber and protein, making them preferable to nut-free options.

From Salon

Some critics contend that might be preferable to Gascón’s blitzkrieg approach.

From Los Angeles Times

He gave puff pastry as an example where a lower fat, higher moisture butter might be preferable.

From Salon

For some productions like "Factotum," a smaller venue is not only suitable, but artistically preferable.

From Salon

Related Words

• desirable
• excellent
• preferred
• superior