Attainable: meaning, definitions and examples

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attainable

 

[ əˈteɪnəb(ə)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

achievable goal

Capable of being achieved or accomplished; possible to attain.

Synonyms

achievable, obtainable, possible, reachable.

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Word Description / Examples
attainable

Used when talking about goals or objectives that can be realistically reached or achieved.

  • The company set attainable sales targets for the year
  • Good health is attainable with regular exercise and a balanced diet
achievable

Similar to 'attainable', often used in the context of goals, but emphasizes the effort required to reach them.

  • With dedication and hard work, your dreams are achievable
  • The project has set achievable deadlines for each phase
reachable

Used when talking about physical distance or accessibility, can also imply goals that are within one's capabilities.

  • The remote village is now reachable by a newly constructed road
  • Set goals that are challenging but reachable
obtainable

Refers to something that can be acquired or gotten through effort, often used in a material or physical sense.

  • Fresh vegetables are easily obtainable from the local market
  • Financial aid is obtainable for eligible students
possible

Denotes something that can be done or achieved, not necessarily easy, but within the realm of possibility.

  • It's possible to finish the report by tomorrow if we all work together
  • Winning the lottery is possible but highly unlikely

Examples of usage

  • It is important to set attainable goals to stay motivated.
  • Success is attainable through hard work and determination.

Translations

Translations of the word "attainable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 alcançável

🇮🇳 प्राप्य

🇩🇪 erreichbar

🇮🇩 tercapai

🇺🇦 досяжний

🇵🇱 osiągalny

🇯🇵 達成可能な (たっせいかのうな)

🇫🇷 atteignable

🇪🇸 alcanzable

🇹🇷 ulaşılabilir

🇰🇷 달성 가능한

🇸🇦 ممكن الوصول إليه

🇨🇿 dosažitelný

🇸🇰 dosažiteľný

🇨🇳 可实现的 (kě shíxiàn de)

🇸🇮 dosegljiv

🇮🇸 náanlegur

🇰🇿 қол жетімді

🇬🇪 მისაღწევი

🇦🇿 əldə edilə bilən

🇲🇽 alcanzable

Etymology

The word 'attainable' originated from the verb 'attain', which comes from the Old French ataindre, meaning 'to reach, accomplish'. The suffix -able is added to indicate capability or possibility. The concept of attainability has been a key aspect of human motivation and goal-setting throughout history, with philosophers and psychologists emphasizing the importance of setting achievable goals for personal growth and success.

See also: attain, attainability, attaining, attainment, unattainability, unattainable, unattainably, unattained.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,161, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.