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

Environmental activists say reducing food waste is one of the most attainable climate solutions, in part because its not politicized.

From Los Angeles Times

“I like having a price point that is somewhat attainable for most people,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

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

Related Words

• feasible
• obtainable
• practicable
• reachable