preferable

Meaning

Better than some other option; preferred.

Synonyms

better

superior

preferred

best

favored

favorite

favoured

foremost

go past

higher

liked

more excellent

preferential

better than

less objectionable

be preferred

beloved

exceed

excellent

Translations

préférable

preferible

preferibile

προτιμητέος

preferible

preferível

προτιμότερος

vorzuziehen

bevorzugt

verkieslijk

preferente

daha iyi

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈpɹɛf(ə)ɹəb(ə)l/

Etymology

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