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Teachable

//ˈtiːt͡ʃəbəl// adj, noun, slang

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Capable of being taught; apt to learn.
  2. 2
    Willing to receive instruction or to learn; docile.
  3. 3
    That can be taught.

    "Common sense is not a teachable subject."

  4. 4
    Facilitating teaching; instructive.

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

Adjective
  1. 1
    ready and willing to be taught wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A major or minor academic concentration that is an acceptable prerequisite for certain teaching certifications or teacher education programs. informal

Etymology

Etymology 1

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

Etymology 2

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

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