ˈpref(ə)rəbəl also -fərb- sometimes prēˈfər.- or prə̇ˈf- adjective
Etymology: French préférable, from préférer to prefer (from Middle French preferer ) + -able
1. : worthy to be preferred : having greater value or desirability
2. obsolete : exercising preference : preferential
• pref·er·a·bly -blē, -bli adverb