preferable

[ pref-er-uh-buh l, pref-ruh- or, often, pri-fur- ]
/ ˈprɛf ər ə bəl, ˈprɛf rə- or, often, prɪˈfɜr- /
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adjective

more desirable.
worthy to be preferred.

Origin of preferable

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

OTHER WORDS FROM preferable

Words nearby preferable

prefect apostolic, prefectorial, prefecture, prefecture apostolic, prefer, preferable, preferably, preference, preference share, preference shares, preference stock

Words related to preferably

rather, first, willingly, alternatively

Example sentences from the Web for preferably

British Dictionary definitions for preferably (1 of 2)

preferably

/ (ˈprɛfərəblɪ, ˈprɛfrəblɪ) /

adverb

ideally; by preference; if one had a choice

British Dictionary definitions for preferably (2 of 2)

preferable
/ (ˈprɛfərəbəl, ˈprɛfrəbəl) /

adjective

preferred or more desirable

Derived forms of preferable

preferability or preferableness, noun

usage for preferable

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