obtainable

the word "obtainable" is a modern english formation built upon the verb "obtain." the verb itself entered english in the late middle english period from old french 'obtenir', which derived from latin 'obtinēre', a compound of 'ob-' (meaning "in the way of, against") and 'tenēre' (meaning "to hold"). the core concept is thus "to take hold of, to gain possession of." the suffix '-able', of latin origin via french, is productively attached to verbs to create adjectives indicating the capacity or possibility of the action. therefore, "obtainable" literally means "capable of being taken hold of," which evolved into its current abstract meaning of something that is accessible or can be acquired.

Structure: obtain + able obtain (from latin 'obtinēre', meaning "to hold, keep, possess") + able (from latin '-abilis', a suffix forming adjectives meaning "capable of, fit for").