favourable
UK: ˈfeɪvərəbl | US: ˈfeɪvərəbl
Definition
adj. expressing approval or support
adj. advantageous or beneficial
adj. giving a positive impression; pleasing
Structure
favour <support, kindness>able <capable of>
Etymology
The word "favourable" originates from the Old French term "favorable," derived from the Latin "favorabilis," meaning "showing favor." The root "favour" (from Latin "favor") signifies kindness or support, while the suffix "-able" (from Latin "-abilis") indicates capability or tendency. Over time, "favourable" evolved in Middle English to describe anything that elicits approval or provides benefit, reflecting its dual sense of subjective approval and objective advantage.
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