obtainable
/əb'teinəbl/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Capable of being obtained: Describes something that can be acquired, gained, or procured. It implies that the item or goal is within reach, available, or achievable under certain conditions.
Usage
The adjective "obtainable" is used to describe the potential availability of an object, resource, or outcome. It is often used in formal or semi-formal contexts to discuss the feasibility of acquiring something. - It typically follows a linking verb like "is," "are," "seems," or "becomes." - It can be modified by adverbs like "easily," "readily," or "commercially."
Examples
- Adjective:
- The necessary permits are obtainable from the city office.
- This rare book is no longer easily obtainable.
- With hard work, a promotion is an obtainable goal.
Advanced Usage
- "to make something obtainable": to take action so that something becomes available or accessible.
- The new policy aims to make healthcare more obtainable for low-income families.
- "readily obtainable": easily or conveniently available.
- The ingredients for this recipe are readily obtainable at any supermarket.
Variants and Related Words
- Obtain (verb): to get, acquire, or secure something.
- You must obtain a license to drive.
- Obtainment (noun): the act of obtaining (less common).
- The obtainment of funding was crucial for the project.
Synonyms
- Available: able to be used or obtained.
- Accessible: able to be reached or obtained.
- Attainable: able to be achieved or accomplished.
- Procurable: able to be procured, especially through effort.
Antonyms
- Unobtainable: not able to be obtained.
- Inaccessible: not able to be reached or obtained.
- Unavailable: not able to be used or obtained.
Adjective
- capable of being obtained
- savings of up to 50 percent are obtainable