attainable
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
Able to be accomplished, achieved.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
əˈteɪnəbəl
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Definition
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adjective
Able to be accomplished, achieved, or obtained.
noun
Something that can be attained.
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Able to be accomplished, achieved, or obtained.
Used this way, attainable is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It quietly approves while staying precise.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Successful and accomplished
- Usage feel
- Precise and approving
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Synonyms
Sense: able to be accomplished or achieved or or obtained
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