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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Many say the path once assumed to be attainable — a stable job, graduate school, a car, an apartment and steady lifestyle upgrades — feels increasingly out of reach.
From MarketWatch
While the proposed limits are certainly attainable for many water utilities, the costs will be high.
From Salon
“It sounds too good to be true — and it is. Missing middle units won’t be affordable or even attainable for people who most need housing in Arlington.”
From Washington Post
She said it was important to set a new trajectory, with modest but attainable goals.
From Washington Post
The deal includes $10.75 million in guaranteed money and has attainable incentives that would push the total value to $24 million, the person said.
From Washington Times
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