Teachable: meaning, definitions and examples
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teachable
[ ˈtiːtʃəbəl ]
in education
Capable of being taught or trained; easily instructed
Synonyms
educable, learnable, trainable.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| teachable |
Suitable for describing a person who is willing and able to be taught or a subject that can be effectively taught.
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| trainable |
Often used in professional or practical contexts to describe someone or something that can be trained, usually to perform a specific task or job.
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| educable |
More formal term, often used in educational or academic contexts to describe someone who has the capacity to learn or be educated.
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| learnable |
Used to describe a skill or subject that can be learned or picked up by someone.
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Examples of usage
- He was a patient and teachable student.
- The material was presented in a clear and teachable manner.
- Teachable skills are essential for success in the workplace.
- She demonstrated a teachable attitude throughout the training program.
Translations
Translations of the word "teachable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ensinável
🇮🇳 शिक्षण योग्य (shikshan yogya)
🇩🇪 lehrbar
🇮🇩 dapat diajarkan
🇺🇦 навчальний
🇵🇱 nauczalny
🇯🇵 教えられる (oshierareru)
🇫🇷 enseignable
🇪🇸 enseñable
🇹🇷 öğretilebilir
🇰🇷 가르칠 수 있는 (gareuchil su inneun)
🇸🇦 قابل للتعليم (qabil liltaelim)
🇨🇿 učitelný
🇸🇰 učiteľný
🇨🇳 可教 (kě jiāo)
🇸🇮 učljiv
🇮🇸 læranlegur
🇰🇿 үйретілетін
🇬🇪 სასწავლო (sasts'avlo)
🇦🇿 öyrədilə bilən
🇲🇽 enseñable
Etymology
The word 'teachable' originated from the combination of 'teach' and the suffix '-able', which means capable of. It first appeared in the English language in the 14th century. The concept of being teachable has been valued throughout history, emphasizing the importance of openness to learning and instruction.
See also: taught, teach, teacher, teachers, teaching, teachings, untaught.