obtainable — able to be obtained or acquired; achievable
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: able to be obtained or acquired; achievable
Pronunciation (IPA): /əbˈteɪnəbl/
Example Sentences
- The professor's autograph was surprisingly obtainable - he was selling them online for $5 each!
- Fresh vegetables are obtainable at the local market every morning.
- His dream of becoming a millionaire seemed obtainable until he discovered his love for expensive coffee.
obtainable
ADJECTIVE[/əbˈteɪnəbl/]
able to be obtained or acquired; achievable
Fresh bread is easily obtainable at the corner bakery every morning.
Sustainable dreams are obtainable and attainable!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'obtenir' meaning 'to get or acquire', derived from Latin 'obtinere' (ob- 'toward' + tenere 'to hold'). The suffix '-able' comes from Latin '-abilis' meaning 'capable of being'.
Breakdown
obtain (from Latin obtinere: ob- 'toward' + tenere 'to hold') + -able (capable of being) = obtainable (capable of being obtained)
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📝Examples
“The professor's autograph was surprisingly obtainable - he was selling them online for $5 each!”
“Fresh vegetables are obtainable at the local market every morning.”
“His dream of becoming a millionaire seemed obtainable until he discovered his love for expensive coffee.”
“The research data is obtainable through the university's database.”
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