1
[ adjective ] more desirable than another

Synonyms

preferable

Examples

"coffee is preferable to tea" "Danny's preferred name is 'Dan'"

Used in print

(James A. Ibers et al., "Proton magnetic resonance...)

We found no obvious effects due_to preferred orientation of the crystallites in this sample nor would we expect to on the basis of the shape found from electron_microscopic examination .

Related terms

desirable

2
[ adjective ] preferred above all others and treated with partiality

Examples

"the favored child"

Related terms

loved

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