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obtained

/əbˈteɪnd/

Translations

obtainedpast participle

/əbˈteɪnd/

Used attributively or predicatively to denote something that has been acquired or gained; derived from the past participle of "obtain".

obtenuParticipe passé employé comme adjectif.

The obtained results were analyzed thoroughly to ensure accuracy.

Les résultats obtenus ont été analysés en détail afin de garantir l'exactitude.

Additional translations

acquisPlus courant dans certains contextes où l'idée d'acquisition est mise en avant.

Synonyms

obtainverb

obtained

Past Simple

obtained

Past Simple

obtained

Past Participle

obtaining

Gerund

/əbˈteɪn/

obtenir

She managed to obtain a rare book for her collection.

Elle a réussi à obtenir un livre rare pour sa collection.

obtenir

He obtained a degree in engineering after years of hard work.

Il a obtenu un diplôme d'ingénieur après des années de travail acharné.

prévaloirsoutenu; pour des règles, des usages ou des conditions

These rules no longer obtain in modern contexts.

Ces règles ne prévalent plus dans les contextes modernes.

Additional translations

acquérirregistre soutenu; pour un bien, un droit ou une compétence

décrocherfamilier; pour une réussite, un diplôme ou un poste

Synonyms

Antonyms

give up

Definitions

obtainedpast participle

Acquired or gained through a particular process or method.

The obtained results were analyzed thoroughly to ensure accuracy.

obtainverb

To come into possession of something; to acquire or get something.

She managed to obtain a rare book for her collection.

To succeed in achieving or gaining something as a result of effort or planning.

He obtained a degree in engineering after years of hard work.

(intransitive) To be in force, operate, or be customary; to be applicable or valid.

These rules no longer obtain in modern contexts.