getable
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Definition
Adjective: 1. Capable of being obtained or acquired: Describes something that can be gotten, secured, or procured. It emphasizes availability and accessibility.
Usage
The adjective "getable" is used to describe objects, goals, or information that are within reach or possible to acquire. It is often used in informal or conversational contexts. - It typically modifies a noun directly (e.g., a getable target). - It can be used after linking verbs like "is," "seems," or "became" (e.g., The prize is getable).
Examples
- Adjective:
- The documents are confidential but still getable with the right clearance.
- We need to focus on getable goals this quarter, not unrealistic dreams.
- Is that vintage car model still getable, or is it too rare?
Advanced Usage
- "Easily getable": Emphasizes that something requires little effort to obtain.
- The report is easily getable from the public archives.
- "Financially getable": Specifies that something is affordable or within one's budget.
- After the promotion, a new apartment became financially getable.
Variants and Related Words
- Obtainable (adj): Capable of being obtained. This is a more common and formal synonym.
- Attainable (adj): Capable of being achieved or accomplished, often used for goals.
- Accessible (adj): Easy to approach, reach, or obtain.
- Procurable (adj): Able to be procured, especially through special effort or means.
- Acquirable (adj): Capable of being acquired.
Synonyms
- Obtainable
- Accessible
- Available
- Attainable
- Procurable
Antonyms
- Unobtainable
- Inaccessible
- Unavailable
- Unattainable
Adjective
- capable of being obtained
- savings of up to 50 percent are obtainable