Main Entry: pref·er·a·ble

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

Function: adjective

Date: 1666

: 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