attainable

[uh-tey-nuh-buh l]

adjective

capable of being attained.

Origin of attainable

First recorded in 1640–50; attain + -able

Related formsat·tain·a·bil·i·ty, at·tain·a·ble·ness, nounnon·at·tain·a·bil·i·ty, nounnon·at·tain·a·ble, adjectivesu·per·at·tain·a·ble, adjectivesu·per·at·tain·a·ble·ness, nounsu·per·at·tain·a·bly, adverbun·at·tain·a·bil·i·ty, nounun·at·tain·a·ble, adjectiveun·at·tain·a·ble·ness, nounun·at·tain·a·bly, adverb

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Examples from the Web for attainability

Historical Examples of attainability

That bucket now—a sip from it would rehabilitate them, give them at least the semblance of attainability.
When 'Bear Cat' Went Dry
Charles Neville Buck
Control of the future is indeed precious in exact proportion to its difficulty, its moderate degree of attainability.
Human Nature and Conduct
John Dewey

Word Origin and History for attainability

attainable

adj.

1640s; see attain + -able. Related: Attainability.