ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Teachable

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈtiːt͡ʃəbəl/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Teachable is an adjective meaning Capable of being taught; apt to learn.

Meaning

Capable of being taught; apt to learn.

More Meanings

  1. Willing to receive instruction or to learn; docile.
  2. That can be taught.
  3. Facilitating teaching; instructive.
  4. (informal) A major or minor academic concentration that is an acceptable prerequisite for certain teaching certifications or teacher education programs.

Example Sentences

Common sense is not a teachable subject.
Such natural opportunities for social learning become teachable moments, in which children are motivated to learn new strategies.

Word Forms

Synonyms for teachable

Depending on context, synonyms include docile, tractable.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include tractable, docile, instructible, educatable, tutorable, trainable.

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