Preferable

/prɪˈfɜːrəbəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

More desirable or suitable compared to something else.

It is preferable to study in the morning when you are most alert.

More favorable or advantageous; better.

A smaller, more efficient car is often preferable for city driving.

Worthy of being preferred.

Living in a quiet neighborhood is preferable for raising children.

Having a greater value or status in a given situation.

In this case, the original version of the report is preferable to the edited one.

Recommended over others based on quality or performance.

Using organic ingredients is preferable for health-conscious consumers.

From Latin 'praeferre' meaning 'to carry before; to prefer'.

preferable option

The more desirable choice among available alternatives.

preferable to

Indicating that one thing is better or more suited than another.

preferable circumstances

Conditions that are more favorable for a particular outcome.

preference

A greater liking for one alternative over another.

prefer

To like one thing or person better than another.

preferential

Giving or showing an advantage to one over others.