B2adjectiveeducationpsychology
US/əˈteɪ.nə.bəl/
UK/əˈteɪ.nə.bəl/
possible to achieve or reach with effort
In context
Set goals that are challenging but attainable, or you will lose motivation.
A perfect score on this exam is barely attainable even for top students.
Fluency is attainable within two years if you practice every day.
Words that go with attainable
adjective + noun
- attainable goalChoose an attainable goal for this month.
- attainable targetThe manager set an attainable target for sales.
- attainable levelFitness is an attainable level for most people.
adverb + adjective
- easily attainableGood results are easily attainable with the right tools.
- realistically attainableIs that salary realistically attainable for a graduate?
- barely attainableTheir target looked barely attainable.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
This goal is attain.Correct: This goal is attainable.