procurable

American  

[proh-kyoor-uh-buhl, pruh-] / proʊˈkyʊər ə bəl, prə- /

adjective

1. obtainable.

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Usage

What does procurable mean? Procurable means able to be procured—obtained, especially through special means or extra effort. A more common word is obtainable.The verb procure is especially used in the context of the formal, official process of purchasing and obtaining materials, supplies, or equipment, particularly in the context of business or government (called procurement).But procurable can be applied to anything that’s obtainable—able to be acquired in some way (though often one that requires some special effort).Example: Some collectors dream of finding extremely rare books, but I like to collect ones that are actually procurable.

Other Word Forms

• nonprocurable adjective
• unprocurable adjective

Etymology

Origin of procurable

First recorded in 1605–15; procure + -able

Example Sentences

You can still make your sweetie’s day with these easily procurable finds that are so much more than a box of candy from the drugstore.

From Seattle Times

The auction house said it’s the earliest procurable edition of the journal.

From Washington Times

Somehow, undermanned without Bradley Beal and Kris Humphries, an elusive victory over a quality Eastern Conference foe — and a matchup nightmare — was procurable at Air Canada Centre.

From Washington Post

Both rearing and plunging may, however, be effectually prevented by using the circular bit and martingale, procurable at Messrs. Davis, saddlers, 14, Strand, London.

From Project Gutenberg

Information is not procurable showing the number of persons in Queensland in age groups, this information being only obtainable in census years.

From Project Gutenberg