Definitions for educableˈɛdʒ ʊ kə bəl; -ˌkeɪ tə bəl

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

ed•u•ca•bleˈɛdʒ ʊ kə bəl; -ˌkeɪ tə bəl(adj.)

also ed•u•cat•a•ble

  1. capable of being educated.

    Category: Education

  2. of or designating mildly retarded individuals who may achieve self-sufficiency.

    Category: Education

Origin of educable:

1835–45

ed`u•ca•bil′i•ty(n.)

Wiktionary

  1. educable(Adjective)

    Capable of being educated

  2. Origin: From *, from educare; see educate.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Educable(adj)

    capable of being educated


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