Ineducable: meaning, definitions and examples

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ineducable

 

[ ˌɪnɪˈdʒʌkəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

condition, behavior

Ineducable refers to a person, especially a child, who is incapable of being educated or trained. This term is often used in a psychological context to describe individuals who cannot benefit from conventional educational approaches.

Synonyms

irredeemable, uneducable, unteachable

Examples of usage

  • The ineducable student struggled with basic concepts.
  • Teachers often face challenges with ineducable children.
  • The report indicated that some students were deemed ineducable.
  • Ineducable individuals may require alternative learning methods.

Translations

Translations of the word "ineducable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ineducável

🇮🇳 अशिक्षित

🇩🇪 unerziehbar

🇮🇩 tidak dapat diajari

🇺🇦 невиховуваний

🇵🇱 niewychowalny

🇯🇵 教育不可能な

🇫🇷 inéducable

🇪🇸 ineducable

🇹🇷 eğitilemez

🇰🇷 교육할 수 없는

🇸🇦 غير قابل للتعليم

🇨🇿 nevychovatelný

🇸🇰 nevychovateľný

🇨🇳 不可教育的

🇸🇮 neizobražljiv

🇮🇸 ómenntanlegur

🇰🇿 тәрбиеленбейтін

🇬🇪 უდიდესი

🇦🇿 tərbiyəyə gəlməz

🇲🇽 ineducable

Etymology

The term ineducable is derived from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not', combined with 'educable', which is rooted in the Latin word 'educare', meaning 'to rear or to bring up'. The use of 'in-' suggests a negation, implying a lack of ability to be educated. The concept of ineducability became more prominent in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as educational psychology began to evolve and practitioners recognized that some individuals may need special approaches or environments that traditional educational systems could not provide. The classification of ineducable has often been associated with debates on mental capability and intelligence, leading to contentious discussions on how society should care for and educate those deemed ineducable.