American English pronunciation
How to pronounce preferable
IPA transcription: [p'ɹɛfɚəbəl]
Pronunciation variants: [p'ɹɛfɚəbəl][p'ɹɛfɹəbəl]
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Adjective
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more desirable than another
“coffee is preferable to tea”
“Danny's preferred name is `Dan'”
Usage examples
- Fewer definitions in a chosen word's dictionary entry is preferable.
- It is a least preferable option to be used if other available treatments fail.
- The runners are preferable to the vine's stems because they tend to be straighter.