Attendable

Part of speech: adjective

Definitions

1. Capable of being present at an event or function; suitable for participation or involvement; qualified for attendance under specific circumstances
2. Permitting or allowing presence at gatherings or meetings; appropriate for those who can take part in activities; eligible for individuals wishing to be present
3. Able to be attended or partaken in by individuals; designed for occasions where attendance is welcomed or required; fitting for being present at planned events

Etymology: "Attendable" is a plain formation: the verb "attend" with the suffix "-able," meaning "able to be" or "fit to be." "Attend" itself came into English from Old French "attendre," from Latin "attendere," which combined "ad-" ("to") and "tendere" ("to stretch"), so the original sense was something like stretching one's mind or attention toward something. That sense of directing attention is still present when we say someone attends to a task. The adjective pairs the verb's two main senses, being present at something and giving attention to it, with the suffix that turns verbs into adjectives meaning "capable of being." So something attendable is one that can be attended, whether a meeting open to a particular audience or a matter that can receive someone's care. The qualifier in the definition, "under specific circumstances," reflects that such access is often conditional, as with events restricted to invited guests.