preferendum1
/ˌprɛfəˈrɛnd(ə)m/(also praeferendum) Ecology
noun
An environmental preference of a species with reference to a particular variable, such as temperature or salinity.
Origin
1930s. From classical Latin praeferendum (neuter singular gerundive of praeferre), originally after German Vorzugstemperatur, lit. ‘temperature of preference’.
preferendum2
/ˌprɛfəˈrɛnd(ə)m/noun
Originally: a referendum in which voters express their preference or preferences; (subsequently) a vote, typically having more than two options, in which voters give their responses in order of preference.
Origin
1970s. Blend of preference and referendum. Compare preferential, preference voting.
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