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obtainable

/əbˈteɪ.nə.bəl/
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Adverb:obtainably
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• adjective

1

Able to be acquired, secured, or procured; available for purchase or use.

Example

"Fresh organic produce is easily obtainable at the weekly farmers' market."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Obtainable' is often confused with 'attainable'; while both refer to things that can be reached or secured, 'obtainable' typically applies to tangible goods or resources that can be acquired, whereas 'attainable' usually applies to goals, standards, or abstract achievements arrived at through effort.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in late Middle English from the verb 'obtain' (from Latin 'obtinere', meaning 'to hold on to' or 'acquire') combined with the suffix '-able'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Obtainable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/obtainable
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