achievable
UK: əˈtʃiːvəbl̩ | US: əˈtʃiːvəbəl
adj. capable of being achieved or accomplished
achievable = achieve<to accomplish> + able<capable of>
- achieve (from Old French achever, "to complete," derived from Latin ad- (to) + caput (head), implying "to bring to a head/finish")
- able (from Latin -abilis, a suffix forming adjectives meaning "capable of")
Etymology Origin:
The word "achievable" combines the verb "achieve," rooted in the idea of reaching a conclusion (literally "bringing to a head"), with the suffix "-able," indicating potential. This pairing reflects a logical progression: if an action can be completed ("achieved"), then its outcome is inherently "achievable." The Latin influence via Old French underscores its historical ties to structured accomplishment.
The project's goals are ambitious but achievable with proper planning.
She set achievable milestones to track her progress.
Renewable energy targets must be achievable to inspire real change.
The team debated whether the deadline was realistically achievable.
Breaking tasks into smaller steps makes them more achievable.