(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 21:57:24

At*tain"a*ble (#), a.

1.

Capable of being attained or reached by efforts of the mind or body; capable of being compassed or accomplished by efforts directed to the object.

The highest pitch of perfection attainable in this life. Addison.

2.

Obtainable.

[Obs.]

General Howe would not permit the purchase of those articles [clothes and blankets] in Philadelphia, and they were not attainable in the country. Marshall.

 

© Webster 1913.

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