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attainable

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //əˈteɪnəbəɫ// UK //ɐtˈeɪnəbəl// at·tain·able

adj. possible to achieve or reach. You use this to describe a goal or a task that is realistic for you to finish.

adj. capable of being achieved or accomplished; reachable through effort. Often used in professional or personal development contexts to describe realistic objectives.


SIMPLE

Setting small goals makes success feel more attainable.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager ensured that the quarterly sales targets were attainable for the new team members.

COMPLEX

While the ultimate vision for the project is ambitious, the lead architect insists that the initial milestones must remain attainable to maintain staff morale and secure continued funding.

Synonyms
Origin

From attain + -able.

Usage

Often follows linking verbs like 'be', 'seem', or 'become'.

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