English Explanatory Dictionary

teachable

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Capable of being taught; apt to learn.
  2. Willing to receive instruction or to learn; docile.
  3. That can be taught.
  4. Facilitating teaching; instructive.
noun
  1. A major or minor academic concentration that is an acceptable prerequisite for certain teaching certifications or teacher education programs.

Pronunciation

/ˈtiːt͡ʃəbəl/ [ˈtʰɪi̯t͡ʃəbəl] ~ [ˈtʰɪi̯t͡ʃəbl̩] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-teachable.wav

Word forms

teachable more teachable most teachable teachables

Etymology

From Middle English techeable, techeabyll, techeabylle, equivalent to teach + -able.

Synonyms

docile

Derived words

teachable agent teachable moment
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