attainable

[ uh-tey-nuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. capable of being attained.

Other Words From

• at·taina·bili·ty at·taina·ble·ness noun
• nonat·taina·bili·ty noun
• nonat·taina·ble adjective
• super·at·taina·ble adjective
• super·at·taina·ble·ness noun
• super·at·taina·bly adverb
• unat·taina·bili·ty noun
• unat·taina·ble adjective
• unat·taina·ble·ness noun
• unat·taina·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of attainable¹

First recorded in 1640–50; attain + -able

Example Sentences

The Harris campaign is not viewing Texas as a battleground this cycle, focusing instead on more easily attainable swing states.

From Salon

“It makes goals so much more attainable when you’ve seen people like you who have done the work.”

From Los Angeles Times

“The upside is it’s a better building and the downside is it’s less attainable,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

As one analysis of these pills’ marketing campaigns concluded, “masculine identity itself becomes attainable with the help of medical intervention.”

From Salon

“The carbon neutrality the world is aspiring toward isn’t likely attainable for decades to come. It’s going to be a long marathon race,” he said.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• feasible
• obtainable
• practicable
• reachable