attainable
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of attainable
Explanation
You can do it, no doubt about it. Yes, your goal is attainable: within reach and not too difficult to achieve. Attainable has roots in Latin words that mean “to reach” and “to touch.” If you can reach it and you can touch it, you’ve practically got it, and it’s clearly attainable. The box on the top shelf is attainable once you get a chair to stand on. Saving enough money for a car is an attainable goal if you’ve got a job that pays well. Keep visiting this site and a good vocabulary is attainable — guaranteed.
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Example Sentences
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But it’s hard to come away from her story believing that such a result would be attainable for others.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026
“Star Trek” is presented as an example of storytelling that made human progress feel attainable.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
Many, many wealthy people have followed this path, and it’s far more attainable than trying to be Elon Musk or Jeff Bezos.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026
Despite difficulties in sourcing engines for its best-selling A320 jets, Airbus managed to increase the number of aircraft it delivered in recent months and analysts say its annual target should be attainable.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
As time goes on and research improves, the reality of consecutive negative tests becomes increasingly attainable.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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