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- [uh b-teyn]
- /əbˈteɪn/
- /əbˈteɪ.nə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh b-teyn]
- /əbˈteɪn/
Definitions of obtainable word
- verb with object obtainable to come into possession of; get, acquire, or procure, as through an effort or by a request: to obtain permission; to obtain a better income. 1
- verb with object obtainable Obsolete. to attain or reach. 1
- verb without object obtainable to be prevalent, customary, or in vogue; prevail: the morals that obtained in Rome. 1
- verb without object obtainable Archaic. to succeed. 1
- noun obtainable Able to be obtained. 1
- adjective obtainable able to be obtained 1
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Origin of obtainable
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English obteinen < Middle French obtenir < Latin obtinēre to take hold of, equivalent to ob- ob- + -tinēre (combining form of tenēre to hold)
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Parts of speech for Obtainable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
obtainable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
obtainable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for obtainable
adverb obtainable
- perchance — Literary. perhaps; maybe; possibly.
- on sale — the act of selling.
- imaginably — capable of being imagined or conceived.
- mayhap — perhaps.
adjective obtainable
- available — If something you want or need is available, you can find it or obtain it.
- accessible — If a place or building is accessible to people, it is easy for them to reach it or get into it. If an object is accessible, it is easy to reach.
- reachable — to get to or get as far as in moving, going, traveling, etc.: The boat reached the shore.
- attainable — Something that is attainable can be achieved.
- achievable — If you say that something you are trying to do is achievable, you mean that it is possible for you to succeed in doing it.
Antonyms for obtainable
adjective obtainable
- unavailable — suitable or ready for use; of use or service; at hand: I used whatever tools were available.
- unachievable — to bring to a successful end; carry through; accomplish: The police crackdown on speeders achieved its purpose.
- unobtainable — to come into possession of; get, acquire, or procure, as through an effort or by a request: to obtain permission; to obtain a better income.
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