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obtainably

|ob-tain-a-bly|

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/əbˈteɪnəbli/

(obtainable)

able to be acquired

Base Form
obtainable
Etymology
Etymology Information

'obtainably' originates from the Latin word 'obtinere,' where 'ob-' meant 'toward' and 'tenere' meant 'to hold.'

Historical Evolution

'obtinere' transformed into the Old French word 'obtenir,' and eventually became the modern English word 'obtain' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to hold or possess,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to acquire or get something.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that can be obtained or acquired.

The rare book was obtainably priced at the auction.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45