Word
obtainable
Phoneticsob·tain·able
US/əbˈteɪnəbəɫ/
UK/ɒbtˈeɪnəbəl/
Definition
adj. possible to get or achieve. You use this to describe something that is available if you put in the effort or have the money.
adj. capable of being procured, acquired, or achieved. Often used to describe goals that are realistic or products that are currently in stock.
Examples
“The new phone is obtainable at most electronics stores.”
“While the initial target seemed ambitious, the team realized it was obtainable with a small budget increase.”
“The diplomat argued that a peaceful resolution was only obtainable if both parties were willing to make significant concessions regarding their territorial claims.”
Examples
simple
“The new phone is obtainable at most electronics stores.”
contextual
“While the initial target seemed ambitious, the team realized it was obtainable with a small budget increase.”
complex
“The diplomat argued that a peaceful resolution was only obtainable if both parties were willing to make significant concessions regarding their territorial claims.”
Usage
Often follows linking verbs like 'be', 'become', or 'remain'.
Etymology
From obtain + -able.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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