attainable
Americanadjective
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
Example Sentences
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A similar percentage believed that the American dream remains personally attainable.
From MarketWatch
However, the next logical psychological targets are $5,000 an ounce on gold and $100 an ounce on silver — “both of which we think are attainable over the next few months,” Meir said.
From MarketWatch
But few values worth pursuing are perfectly attainable: Courts never achieve perfect justice; nor do democracies attain perfect political equality.
Groceries cost more, time feels thinner and the idea that eating well — both pleasurable and nourishing — should be attainable on a modest budget can feel almost quaint.
From Salon
We can lead with empathy, and collectively decide with clarity what is attainable, what is necessary and how best to pursue our better selves.
From Los Angeles Times
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