Definitions for teachableˈti tʃə bəl
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
teach•a•bleˈti tʃə bəl(adj.)
capable of being instructed, as a person.
capable of being taught, as a subject.
Origin of teachable:
1475–85
Princeton's WordNet
docile, teachable(adj)
ready and willing to be taught
"docile pupils eager for instruction"; "teachable youngsters"
Wiktionary
teachable(Adjective)
Capable of being taught; apt to learn.
teachable(Adjective)
Willing to receive instruction or to learn; docile.
teachable(Adjective)
That can be taught.
Common sense is not a teachable subject.
Webster Dictionary
Teachable(adj)
capable of being taught; apt to learn; also, willing to receive instruction; docile
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