Achievable
/əˈtʃiːvəbl/
adjectiveBeginnerCommonGeneral
Meaning
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Definitions
1
Possible to accomplish or attain.
/əˈtʃiːvəbl/
adjectiveneutralBeginner
General
Capable of being attained or accomplished.
His ambitions, while lofty, were still achievable.
💡 Simply: Something that can be done.
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The deadline is tight, but the project remains achievable with extra effort.
How It's Used
Project Management
"The project goals were achievable given the resources available."
Education
"The exam was considered achievable by most students."
From "achieve" + "-able", indicating capability of being achieved. The root traces back to Old French "achever" meaning "to finish, complete."
The word's usage has remained consistent since its coinage, primarily reflecting the capability of attaining a goal.
Memory tip
Think of 'achieve' – if you can achieve it, it's achievable!
Practice
Base: achieve
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