Word: preferably
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: pref
er
a
bly
Definition: In preference; by choice; in a preferable manner.
Morphemes:
Affix: prefer
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To be in the habit of choosing something rather than something else; to favor; to like better.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prae-
Language: la
Decoded: prae-
Meaning: before”, in front
Affix: ferō
Language: la
Decoded: fero
Meaning: I carry”, “I bear
Affix: -able
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Relevant to or suitable to, in accordance with.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -i-
Language: la
Decoded: -i-
PoS: Interfix
Meaning: Connecting vowel inserted between a stem and a suffix in compound words.
Affix: -bilis
Language: la
Decoded: -bilis
Meaning: capable or worthy of being acted upon
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.