1 tr. arrive at; reach (a goal etc.).
2 tr. gain, accomplish (an aim, distinction, etc.).
3 intr. (foll. by to) arrive at by conscious development or effort.
Derivatives:
attainable adj. attainability n. attainableness n.
Etymology: ME f. AF atain-, atein-, OF ataign- stem of ataindre f. L attingere (as AD-, tangere touch)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.