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- [uh b-teyn]
- /əbˈteɪn/
- /ˌʌnəbˈteɪ.nə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh b-teyn]
- /əbˈteɪn/
Definitions of unobtainable word
- verb with object 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. 1
- verb with object unobtainable Obsolete. to attain or reach. 1
- verb without object unobtainable to be prevalent, customary, or in vogue; prevail: the morals that obtained in Rome. 1
- verb without object unobtainable Archaic. to succeed. 1
- adjective unobtainable impossible to get 1
- adjective unobtainable If something or someone is unobtainable, you cannot get them. 0
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Origin of unobtainable
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 Unobtainable
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unobtainable 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.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
unobtainable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unobtainable
adj unobtainable
- beyond reach — inaccessible
- impossible — not possible; unable to be, exist, happen, etc.
- inaccessible — Unable to be reached.
- inapproachable — not approachable.
- infeasible — not feasible; impracticable.
adjective unobtainable
- discontinued — to put an end to; stop; terminate: to discontinue nuclear testing.
- inexecutable — That cannot be executed or carried out.
Antonyms for unobtainable
adj unobtainable
- be had — To be deceived.
- come-at-able — easily accessible.
- in stock — a supply of goods kept on hand for sale to customers by a merchant, distributor, manufacturer, etc.; inventory.
- available — If something you want or need is available, you can find it or obtain it.
adjective unobtainable
- getatable — Capable of being got at; accessible.
- governable — to rule over by right of authority: to govern a nation.
- 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.
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