ATTAINABLE

attainable, come-at-able

(adjective) capable of being attained or accomplished; “choose an attainable goal”; “art is not something that is come-at-able by dint of study”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

attainable (comparative more attainable, superlative most attainable)

Able to be accomplished, achieved, or obtained.

Antonyms: unaccomplishable, unachievable, unattainable, unobtainable

Noun

attainable (plural attainables)

Something that can be attained.

Source: Wiktionary


At*tain"a*ble, a.

1. Capable of being attained or reached by efforts of the mind or body; capable of being compassed or accomplished by efforts directed to the object. The highest pitch of perfection attainable in this life. Addison.

2. Obtainable. [Obs.] General Howe would not permit the purchase of those articles [clothes and blankets] in Philadelphia, and they were not attainable in the country. Marshall.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

23 November 2024

THEORETICAL

(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”


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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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