favourable
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/ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
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/ˈfeɪv(ə)rəbl/
showing favor; advantageous
Etymology
'favourable' originates from Latin and Old French, specifically from Late Latin 'favorabilis' (from Latin 'favēre'), where the root 'fav-' meant 'to be favorable, to support'.
'favourable' changed from Late Latin 'favorabilis' to Old French 'favorable' and entered Middle English as 'favourable', eventually becoming the modern English word 'favourable'.
Initially, it meant 'able to give favor or inclined to favor'; over time it evolved to mean 'expressing approval' and 'advantageous' in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
expressing approval or showing goodwill toward someone or something.
The board received a generally favourable report on the project.
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Adjective 2
likely to produce a successful or desired outcome; advantageous or beneficial.
Weather conditions are favourable for the launch tomorrow.
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Adjective 3
suitable or appropriate in the circumstances; giving an advantage or benefit.
He received a favourable exchange rate when he changed his money.
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Last updated: 2025/09/25 09:15