obtainment

Meanings

• verb

  The act of obtaining or gaining something, especially through effort, skill, or luck.

  - "Through hard work and determination, he obtained a degree."
  - "The company obtained a large contract."
  - "She obtained a visa to travel abroad."

• noun

  Something that has been gained or acquired.

  - "The obtainment of wealth is not the ultimate goal in life."
  - "The obtainment of knowledge is a lifelong process."
  - "The obtainment of power can corrupt."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with obtainment
achievement , development , improvement

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Variants

List of all variants of obtainment that leads to same result
obtain , obtainabilities , obtainability , obtainable , obtained , obtainer , obtainers , obtaining , obtainment , obtainments , obtains

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Forms

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obtained, obtaining, obtains

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Etymology

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mid 16th century: from ob- 'against' + tene 'hold' (from tenere 'to hold')

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Trivia

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1. The word 'obtainment' comes from the Latin word 'obtinere', which means 'to hold against'.

2. In the Middle Ages, obtainment was often used to refer to the act of obtaining a papal bull or other ecclesiastical document.

3. Obtainment is a common theme in many fairy tales, where the protagonist sets out to obtain a magical object or prize.

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Related Concepts

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1. acquisition: The process of gaining ownership or control of something, often through purchase or negotiation.

2. possession: The state or fact of having something, especially something valuable or desirable.

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Culture

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In literature, obtainment is often depicted as a goal or reward, such as in the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' where Scout sets out to obtain a pair of blue jeans. In art, obtainment can be represented as a symbol of success or achievement. In music, obtainment can be the theme of a song, such as 'Obtained Love' by Halsey.

How to Memorize "obtainment"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of gaining or acquiring something, such as reaching out and grabbing an object.
   - Imagine the feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment when you have obtained a goal.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'obtainment' with words such as 'acquisition', 'gain', and 'achievement'.
   - Think of the word 'obtainment' as meaning 'something gained'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Obtain a New Toy' to remember the definition of obtainment as 'the act of gaining or acquiring something new'.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Obtainment is a goal' to remember the definition of obtainment as 'something gained or achieved'.

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