preferable
/ˈpɹɛf.(ə.)ɹə.b(ə)l/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.44 in modern English
17
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
4
Syllables
7
Unique Chars
Meaning
Example Sentences
- "This work has been the care and ſtudy of ſome years; as far as health, and other affairs, would permit. For, this appeared, to the author, of as much greater importance, than any other hiſtory whatever; as morality and religion are more excellent, than any temporal affairs; and the hiſtory of true religion, præferrable to that of impoſtures and deluſions."
- "It is not to the point that an inequality of material goods, at high levels, may not be preferable to an equality of material goods at a lower level, precisely for such reasons as self-respect."
- "While adopting the pronoun as a nonbinary description is vastly preferable for some, Merriam-Webster says, there has also been some debate that it is ungrammatical."
- "If you’re looking for the most breathable mask, Lukovics says, “Cotton is preferable, mainly for absorbing moisture/sweat.” She says multiple layers may be more protective but will also impact breathability."
Etymology
From prefer + -able, probably after Middle French preferable. Compare preference, preferential, etc.
Origin
Word Breakdown
- Root: preferable
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈpɹɛf.(ə.)ɹə.b(ə)l/
- British English: /ˈpɹɛf.(ə.)ɹə.b(ə)l/
Inflected Forms
more preferable (comparative)
most preferable (superlative)
præferable (alternative, archaic)
preferrable (alternative)