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obtainable

UK/əb'teinəbl/US/әb'teinәbl. ɔb-/
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Definitions

adj.

Able to be obtained or acquired

可获得的;可取得的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
ob-against, toward, in the way of
+
tainhold, keep
+
-ablecapable of, worthy of
=obtainable

obtain + -able = capable of being obtained.

Root tain still carries 87 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The permit is easily obtainable online.

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