Definition of PREFERABLE

preferable

Adjective Satellite

  • more desirable than another
    • "coffee is preferable to tea"

Adj

  • Better than some other option; preferred.

Origin / Etymology

From prefer + -able, probably after Middle French preferable. Compare preference, preferential, etc.

Synonyms

preferred

Scrabble Score: 17

preferable is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
preferable is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
preferable is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

preferable is a valid Words With Friends word