attainable
Able to be achieved or reached
Examples
In a meeting
“Let's set attainable goals for this quarter rather than stretch targets.”
Over coffee
“Running a 5K is attainable if I train for a few months.”
Why this word
possible
Possible means capable of happening, while attainable specifically means achievable through effort or action
reachable
Reachable is informal and physical, while attainable is formal and encompasses goals requiring sustained effort
doable
Doable is casual and doesn't convey the aspirational quality, while attainable suggests a worthy goal within realistic capability
Usage tip
Use when discussing realistic goals or outcomes; emphasizes possibility with effort
Etymology
Old French: ataindre 'to reach', from Latin attingere (ad- 'to' + tangere 'touch')
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