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achievable

|a/chieve/a/ble|

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/əˈtʃiːvəbl̩/

(achieve)

successful accomplishment

Base FormPluralPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounAdjective
achieveachievementsachieversachievesachievedachievedachievingachievementunachievabilityachievable
Etymology
Etymology Information

'achievable' originates from the Old French word 'achever', which meant 'to bring to an end'.

Historical Evolution

'achever' transformed into the Middle English word 'achieven', and eventually became the modern English word 'achieve'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to bring to an end', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to accomplish or attain'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

capable of being accomplished or attained.

The project goals are achievable within the given timeframe.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35