attainable

[ uh-tey-nuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. capable of being attained.

Other Word Forms

• 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

If you shift it, and you’re like, I can increase my points of joy every day, then it’s attainable.

From Los Angeles Times

“And if that was ever to be considered, I need to be very certain what the attainable goals are and why the legislative and executive branch can’t accomplish this.”

From Los Angeles Times

"For some of the larger Lego sets they do tend to come at a larger price so they aren't as easily attainable," she says.

From BBC

If lower development costs become the norm, this ambition may become more attainable.

From BBC

"If it wasn't here, I'd have to still put in the work but the fact it is here does make that dream a little bit more attainable."

From BBC

Related Words

• feasible
• obtainable
• practicable
• reachable