Attemptable

at·tempt  (-tmpt)

tr.v. at·tempt·ed, at·tempt·ing, at·tempts

1. To try to perform, make, or achieve: attempted to read the novel in one sitting; attempted a difficult dive.

2. Archaic To tempt.

3. Archaic To attack with the intention of subduing.

n.

1. An effort or a try.

2. An attack; an assault: an attempt on someone's life.

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[Middle English attempten, from Old French attempter, from Latin attemptre : ad-, ad- + temptre, to test.]

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at·tempta·ble adj.

at·tempter n.