obtainable
UK: əbˈteɪnəbl | US: əbˈteɪnəbl
adj. capable of being obtained or acquired
adj. within reach or achievable
obtainable = obtain<to get> + able<capable of>
- obtain: From Latin obtinēre (ob- "toward" + tenēre "to hold"), meaning "to gain possession of."
- able: From Latin -abilis (via Old French), a suffix forming adjectives meaning "capable of."
Etymology Origin:
The word "obtainable" combines the verb "obtain," rooted in the Latin idea of "holding toward" (i.e., securing something), with the suffix "-able," indicating possibility. This fusion reflects a logical progression from the action of acquiring to the state of being acquirable. The term emerged in English around the 16th century, aligning with the Renaissance trend of adopting Latin-derived constructions to express nuanced concepts.
Freshwater is becoming less obtainable in drought-prone regions.
The rare manuscript is no longer obtainable through standard retailers.
His approval seemed hardly obtainable after the disagreement.
The software makes advanced data analysis obtainable for beginners.
Tickets for the concert were barely obtainable due to high demand.