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    preferable
    /ˈprɛf(ə)rəbl/

    adjective

    • 1. more desirable or suitable: "lower interest rates were preferable to higher ones"

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  2. forum.wordreference.com › threads › opposite-of-preferableOpposite of "preferable" - WordReference Forums

    Jan 30, 2010 · A discussion thread about the word "unpreferable" and its alternatives. Users suggest "undesirable", "unwanted", or "unwelcome" as possible synonyms for "unpreferable".

  3. forum.wordreference.com › threads › preferable-to-thanpreferable to/than - WordReference Forums

    Aug 18, 2007 · Learn the difference between preferable to and preferable than from the examples and explanations of native speakers. See which words take to and which take than in comparisons.

  4. forum.wordreference.com › threads › preferable-v-s-desirablePreferable v.s. desirable - WordReference Forums

    Dec 9, 2022 · Hi, I have a hard time figuring out the difference between “preferable” and “describable” in the following context with multiple choice cloze test: In the 19th century, the railway in Britain represented something more than just the business of carrying goods and passengers. Trains were...

  5. forum.wordreference.com › threads › a-series-of-vs-a-number-ofa series of vs a number of - WordReference Forums

    May 28, 2013 · What I am wondering is if series is to be considered strictly as a single group of related items, or it can be used to define an unknown quantity like the word number. In the first case, I guess I should only say "there is a series of problems". Thus, would it preferable to use "there are a number of problems" in such cases? Thanks.

  6. forum.wordreference.com › threads › far-more-preferablefar (more) preferable - WordReference Forums

    Dec 13, 2014 · A discussion thread about the usage and meaning of the expression "far (more) preferable" in English. Learn why "more" is redundant or unnecessary before "preferable" and how to use "much preferable" instead.

  7. forum.wordreference.com › threads › prefer-a-to-bPrefer A to B | WordReference Forums

    Dec 18, 2007 · Learn how to use prefer to express preference or choice in English. See examples, explanations and questions from forum users and experts.

  8. forum.wordreference.com › threads › bouleticBouletic - WordReference Forums

    Jan 4, 2018 · A user asks about the term 'bouletic' in a book on semantics, but does not find it in any dictionary. Other users suggest it is a variant of 'boulomaic' or 'deontic volitive' modality, but do not mention blackwell.

  9. forum.wordreference.com › threads › overtones-and-undertonesOvertones and Undertones | WordReference Forums

    Aug 15, 2008 · Is one preferable? Many thanks in advance. B. banana pancakes Senior Member. England. English Aug 15, 2008

  10. forum.wordreference.com › threads › how-do-you-define-grammatical-correctnessHow do you define "grammatical correctness"? - WordReference...

    Jul 19, 2010 · Users of WordReference Forums share their views on how to define grammatical correctness and whether it is possible for the majority of native speakers to be wrong. They also discuss the role of authorities, statistics, and native speaker judgements in evaluating grammar.

  11. forum.wordreference.com › threads › we-denote-by-n-an-integer-instead-of-n-denotes"we denote by n an integer" instead of "n denotes ..."?

    Mar 17, 2012 · Users of WordReference Forums English Only exchange opinions on whether "we denote by n an integer" is correct or preferable to "n denotes an integer". They also compare this usage with the standard "let n be an integer" and the logic meaning of "denote".