preferendum

English

Etymology 1

From Latin praeferendum, modelled on German.[1]

Noun

preferendum (plural preferenda)

  1. (sciences) That which is preferred.

Etymology 2

Blend of preference +‎ referendum.[2]

Noun

preferendum (plural preferendums or preferenda)

  1. A referendum offering a choice of several options.

References

  1. ^ “preferendum, n.1”, in OED Online ⁠, Oxford: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.
  2. ^ “preferendum, n.2”, in OED Online ⁠, Oxford: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.
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