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attainable

gb/ətˈeɪnəbəl/ us/ətˈeɪnəbəl/
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adjective B2 property
1

possible to achieve

Possible to do or achieve.

Gebruikspatroon: an attainable [goal/target/standard]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes use attainable when they mean available to buy; in that case obtainable may fit better.
Synoniemen
achievable (More common and direct in everyday speech.) | realistic (Emphasizes practicality rather than possibility.) | within reach (Highlights that success is close or likely.)
Antoniemen
unattainable (Not possible to achieve.) | impossible (Cannot be done at all.)
Woordcombinaties
an attainable goal |an attainable target |an attainable objective |an attainable standard |an attainable level |an attainable outcome |an attainable ideal |an attainable ambition |a more attainable aim |an easily attainable result
Thema's
goals |planning |work |education
Voorbeelden
  • Set yourself attainable goals so you can measure your progress.
  • With regular practice, fluency becomes an attainable result.
  • They lowered the target to make it more attainable for new staff.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
  • This goal is attainable.
  • We need an attainable plan.
adjective C1 property
2

possible to reach a place

Possible to reach.

Gebruikspatroon: attainable for [someone] / attainable by [someone]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Do not use attainable for something you can physically touch right now; reachable or accessible is often more natural.
Synoniemen
reachable (Most natural for physical reaching.) | accessible (Often implies ease of access or availability of routes.)
Antoniemen
unreachable (Cannot be reached.) | inaccessible (Difficult or impossible to get to.)
Woordcombinaties
an attainable height |an attainable speed |an attainable destination |an attainable summit |an attainable range |an attainable altitude |an attainable distance |an attainable rank |an attainable position |an attainable milestone
Thema's
travel |sports |daily_life
Voorbeelden
  • The upper trail is steep but still attainable for fit hikers.
  • At that pace, a sub-four-hour finish is attainable.
  • The village is attainable only by boat during the rainy season.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
  • The top is attainable from here.
adjective C1 property
3

possible to obtain or secure

Possible to get.

Gebruikspatroon: attainable for [someone] (e.g., an attainable price)
Veelgemaakte fout:
Attainable is less common than obtainable/available when talking about products; it often suggests affordability or realistic access.
Synoniemen
obtainable (More specific to getting or acquiring something.) | available (Focuses on being on offer or present, not on effort.)
Antoniemen
unobtainable (Cannot be obtained.) | out of reach (Not realistically accessible, often due to cost or circumstances.)
Woordcombinaties
an attainable price |an attainable income |an attainable salary |an attainable loan |an attainable deal |an attainable benefit |an attainable opportunity |an attainable resource |an attainable advantage |an attainable offer
Thema's
money |shopping |business
Voorbeelden
  • They redesigned the product to make the price more attainable for students.
  • Home ownership feels attainable again as interest rates fall.
  • The grant makes training attainable for people on low incomes.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
  • The new price is attainable for me.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
attainable
IPA
GB/ətˈeɪnəbəl/
US/ətˈeɪnəbəl/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
at - tain - able (3 lettergrepen)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tain)
Woordvormen
Adjective
  • Base: attainable
Woordfamilie
Core family
attain verb B2 attainment noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
unattainable adjective
Advanced or less common
attainability noun
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