preferable
UK: /ˈpref.rə.bəl/ | US: /ˈpref.ɚ.ə.bəl/
adj. more desirable or suitable compared to alternatives
adj. worthy of being chosen or preferred
The word "preferable" combines "prefer" (a variant of "prefer") and the suffix "-able." Its core logic lies in Latin praeferre, where prae- (before) + ferre (to carry) originally meant "to set something above others." Over time, "prefer" evolved to mean "to favor," and "-able" was added to form an adjective meaning "capable of being favored." The term reflects a hierarchy of choices, emphasizing what stands out as more desirable.
A quiet room is preferable for studying.
Fresh ingredients are always preferable to canned ones.
The earlier time slot might be preferable for some attendees.
For many, sustainability is preferable over convenience.
His proposal was deemed preferable by the committee.