Obtainable — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /əb-ˈtān/ ob·tain

Meaning & Definition of Obtainable

Obtainable (verb)

  1. to gain or attain usually by planned action or effort
  2. to be generally recognized or established, prevail
  3. succeed

Obtainable (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. possible to get

    "gas was in such short supply that it was just not obtainable at any price"

    similar: accessible, acquirable, attainable, available, procurable, at the ready, on hand, on file, on tap
    related: getatable, reachable, appropriable, purchasable, rentable, furnished, provided, supplied, common, omnipresent, prevalent, ubiquitous, universal, widespread, free, free-for-all, open, public, unrestricted
    opposite: inaccessible, unattainable, unavailable, unobtainable
    near: limited, off-limits, restricted, deficient, lacking, missing, rare, scarce, uncommon

Related Entry: Obtain (verb)

Obtain is a different word from Obtainable. The synonyms below are for obtain, not for obtainable.

  1. to receive as return for effort

    "after years of proving herself, she obtained recognition as a serious journalist"

    similar: acquire, attain, bag, bring in, capture, carry, come by, draw, earn, gain, garner, get, knock down, land, make, procure, pull down, realize, reap, secure, win
    related: clear, gross, net, accomplish, achieve, notch (up), score, accumulate, amass, rack up, catch, pick up, annex, occupy, take over, reacquire, reattain, recapture, regain, remake
    opposite: forfeit, lose
    near: accord, give, grant, pay, give up, hand over, part (with), relinquish, surrender, yield

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Obtainable

The most common words with a similar meaning to Obtainable:

accessible, acquirable, attainable, available, procurable, at the ready, on hand, on file, on tap

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Obtainable

Words with the opposite meaning of Obtainable:

inaccessible, unattainable, unavailable, unobtainable

Related Words for Obtainable

getatable, reachable, appropriable, purchasable, rentable, furnished, provided, supplied, common, omnipresent, prevalent, ubiquitous, universal, widespread, free, free-for-all, open, public, unrestricted

Near Antonyms of Obtainable

limited, off-limits, restricted, deficient, lacking, missing, rare, scarce, uncommon

Word Forms of Obtainable

Inflections: obtained, obtaining, obtains

Derived words: obtainability (noun), obtainable (adjective), obtainer (noun), obtainment (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Obtainable

Middle English obteinen, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French obtenir, from Latin obtinēre to hold on to, possess, obtain, from ob- in the way + tenēre to hold thin

First known use: 15th centuryt

Frequently Asked Questions about Obtainable

What does "Obtainable" mean?

"Obtainable" means to gain or attain usually by planned action or effort. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to gain or attain usually by planned action or effort.

What is another word for "Obtainable"?

Other words for "Obtainable" include accessible, acquirable, attainable, available, procurable, at the ready, on hand and on file. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Obtainable" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Obtainable"?

There are 28 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Obtainable". Common alternatives include accessible, acquirable, attainable, available, procurable, at the ready, on hand, on file and on tap.

What is the opposite of "Obtainable"?

Antonyms of "Obtainable" include inaccessible, unattainable, unavailable and unobtainable. Near antonyms include limited, off-limits, restricted and deficient.

How do you use "Obtainable" in a sentence?

Examples of "Obtainable" in a sentence: "gas was in such short supply that it was just not obtainable at any price".

Is "Obtainable" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Obtainable" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Obtainable"?

"Obtainable" is pronounced /əb-ˈtān/ and divided into syllables as ob·tain.

What is the origin of the word "Obtainable"?

"Obtainable" comes from Middle English obteinen, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French obtenir, from Latin obtinēre to hold on to, possess, obtain, from ob- in the way + tenēre to hold thin. First known use: 15th centuryt.