procurable

American  

[proh-kyoor-uh-buhl, pruh-] / proʊˈkyʊər ə bəl, prə- /

adjective

1. obtainable.

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Usage

What does procurable mean? Procurable means able to be procured—obtained, especially through special means or extra effort. A more common word is obtainable.The verb procure is especially used in the context of the formal, official process of purchasing and obtaining materials, supplies, or equipment, particularly in the context of business or government (called procurement).But procurable can be applied to anything that’s obtainable—able to be acquired in some way (though often one that requires some special effort).Example: Some collectors dream of finding extremely rare books, but I like to collect ones that are actually procurable.

Other Word Forms

• nonprocurable adjective
• unprocurable adjective

Etymology

Origin of procurable

First recorded in 1605–15; procure + -able