What does "instructable" mean?

Capable of being instructed; receptive to instruction or education.

What is a synonym for "instructable"?

Common synonyms include: apt, bright, clever, docile, educable, facile.

Instructable

adj

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Adjective

1
Capable of being instructed; receptive to instruction or education.
"Yet another division placed persons depending on their ability to receive teachings: those who need only condensed teaching, those who need expanded teaching, and those who are barely instructable."

Synonyms

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apt bright clever docile educable facile

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"Yet another division placed persons depending on their ability to receive teachings: those who need only condensed teaching, those who need expanded teaching, and those who are barely instructable."

Etymology

From instruct + -able.

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