attainable

American  

[uh-tey-nuh-buhl] / əˈteɪ nə bəl /

adjective

1. capable of being attained.

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Other Word Forms

• attainability noun
• attainableness noun
• nonattainability noun
• nonattainable adjective
• superattainable adjective
• superattainableness noun
• superattainably adverb
• unattainability noun
• unattainable adjective
• unattainableness noun
• unattainably adverb

Etymology

Origin of attainable

First recorded in 1640–50; attain + -able

Example Sentences

Tackett, who has been on a winning streak, is the one he’s out to beat, “You’re chasing to be perfect,” Tackett says, “but it’s never achievable or attainable … but it is really fun chasing it.”

From Los Angeles Times

However, the survey added that the administration’s executive orders issued last week to reduce regulatory burdens associated with home building are a positive step toward increasing attainable housing supply.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Any program that effectively broadens access to affordable or attainable homeownership would be a significant tailwind for the industry and for Lennar specifically,” he said.

From Barron's

“There are definitely a lot of kids back home now that think that the goal of playing baseball in America is attainable,” said Jimmy Nati, an infielder at Stanford and Bazzana’s longtime friend.

From The Wall Street Journal

"We can be realistic and sensible with these kinds of topics," says Vittek, when asked if there should be a more attainable route.

From BBC

Related Words

• feasible
• obtainable
• practicable
• reachable