Obtainable

Pronunciation: /əbˈteɪnəbəl/

Definitions of obtainable

adjective capable of being obtained or acquired

Example Sentences

A1 Basic information about the product is easily obtainable.

A2 The necessary documents are obtainable from the company's website.

B1 The required qualifications for the job are obtainable through online courses.

B2 Detailed information about the project is obtainable upon request.

C1 The rare antique is obtainable for a high price at the auction.

C2 The top-secret information is only obtainable by authorized personnel.

Examples of obtainable in a Sentence

formal The information on how to obtain the necessary permits is readily obtainable from the city council website.

informal The tickets for the concert are obtainable online or at the box office.

slang I heard those limited edition sneakers are really hard to obtain, but I managed to cop a pair.

figurative Success is obtainable through hard work and dedication.

Grammatical Forms of obtainable

• past tense: obtained
• plural: obtainables
• comparative: more obtainable
• superlative: most obtainable
• present tense: obtain
• future tense: will obtain
• perfect tense: have obtained
• continuous tense: is obtaining
• singular: obtainable
• positive degree: obtainable
• infinitive: to obtain
• gerund: obtaining
• participle: obtained

Origin and Evolution of obtainable

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'obtainable' originated from the Old French word 'obtenir' which means 'to obtain'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'obtainable' has retained its meaning of being able to be obtained or acquired, with no significant changes in its usage.