Attemptable

/əˈtɛmptəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of being attempted or tried; possible to make an effort toward.

Etymology

From 'attempt' plus the suffix -able (from Latin '-abilis' meaning 'capable of'). 'Attempt' itself comes from Old French 'attempter' (to try, to attack).

Kelly Says

While 'attemptable' sounds awkward, it perfectly captures the legal and academic idea of what qualifies as something you can actually try—crucial in debates about impossible tasks!

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