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obtainable

 

[ əbˈteɪnəbəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

easily accessible

Capable of being obtained; attainable or acquirable.

Synonyms

accessible, acquirable, attainable

Examples of usage

  • It is obtainable through hard work and dedication.
  • The necessary information is obtainable online.
  • She believes that happiness is obtainable for everyone.
Context #2 | Adjective

available

That may be obtained.

Synonyms

accessible, available, reachable

Examples of usage

  • The tickets are obtainable at the counter.
  • The required materials are easily obtainable.

Translations

Translations of the word "obtainable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 obtível

🇮🇳 प्राप्य

🇩🇪 erreichbar

🇮🇩 dapat diperoleh

🇺🇦 досяжний

🇵🇱 osiągalny

🇯🇵 入手可能

🇫🇷 obtenable

🇪🇸 obtenible

🇹🇷 elde edilebilir

🇰🇷 획득할 수 있는

🇸🇦 قابل للتحقيق

🇨🇿 dosažitelný

🇸🇰 dostupný

🇨🇳 可获得的

🇸🇮 dosegljiv

🇮🇸 fáanlegt

🇰🇿 қол жетімді

🇬🇪 მისაწვდომი

🇦🇿 əlçatan

🇲🇽 obtenible

Etymology

The word 'obtainable' originated from the verb 'obtain' which comes from the Latin word 'obtinere', meaning 'to hold, keep, take hold of, acquire'. The suffix '-able' is used to form adjectives indicating capability or capacity. Therefore, 'obtainable' refers to something that is capable of being obtained or acquired.

See also: obtain, obtained, obtaining, unobtainable, unobtainably, unobtained.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,212 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.