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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Osterberg, whose students are seen training outdoors, said there was "a degree of health and beauty not attainable except under such conditions as my training demands"
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
“A smaller minimum makes it attainable to also fit in someone’s portfolio and size the position appropriately from a risk perspective.”
From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026
“We have some incredible cities around Illinois that have gone above and beyond in allowing for attainable housing to be built,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026
Their main concern is how attainable the bonus actually is.
From MarketWatch ● May 6, 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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