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teachable.

Capable of being taught; apt to learn.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈtiːt͡ʃəbəl/[ˈtʰɪi̯t͡ʃəbəl] ~ [ˈtʰɪi̯t͡ʃəbl̩]
  1. Capable of being taught; apt to learn.

  2. Willing to receive instruction or to learn; docile.

  3. That can be taught.

    Common sense is not a teachable subject.
  4. Facilitating teaching; instructive.

Where this word comes from

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

noun/ˈtiːt͡ʃəbəl/[ˈtʰɪi̯t͡ʃəbəl] ~ [ˈtʰɪi̯t͡ʃəbl̩]
  1. A major or minor academic concentration that is an acceptable prerequisite for certain teaching certifications or teacher education programs.

    informal
Where this word comes from

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

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