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teachable

adj
/ˈtiːt͡ʃəbəl/

Etymology

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

  1. inherited from techeable

Definitions

  1. Capable of being taught

    Capable of being taught; apt to learn.

  2. Willing to receive instruction or to learn

    Willing to receive instruction or to learn; docile.

  3. That can be taught.

    • Common sense is not a teachable subject.
  4. ›+ 2 more definitions

    1. Facilitating teaching

      Facilitating teaching; instructive.

      • Such natural opportunities for social learning become teachable moments, in which children are motivated to learn new strategies.

    2. A major or minor academic concentration that is an acceptable prerequisite for certain…

      A major or minor academic concentration that is an acceptable prerequisite for certain teaching certifications or teacher education programs.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA