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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PREFERABLY Defined for Kids

adjective pref·er·a·ble \ˈpre-fə-rə-bəl\

: better or more desireable <the preferable choice>

— pref·er·a·bly \-blē\ adverb

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