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preferable
adjective pref·er·a·ble \ˈpre-f(ə-)rə-bəl, ˈpre-fər-bəl also pri-ˈfər-ə-bəl\
: better or more desirable
Full Definition of PREFERABLE
: having greater value or desirability : being preferred
— pref·er·a·bil·i·ty \ˌpre-f(ə-)rə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
— pref·er·a·bly \-blē\ adverb
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First Known Use of PREFERABLE
1666
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preferable
adjective pref·er·a·ble \ˈpre-fə-rə-bəl\
Definition of PREFERABLE for Kids
: better or more desireable <the preferable choice>
— pref·er·a·bly \-blē\ adverb
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