preferable
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pref·er·a·ble

adjective \ˈpre-f(ə-)rə-bəl, ˈpre-fər-bəl also pri-ˈfər-ə-bəl\

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

First Known Use of PREFERABLE

1666

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