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- [ej-oo-kuh-buh l]
- /ˈɛdʒ ʊ kə bəl/
- /ˈɛdjʊkəb(ə)l/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ej-oo-kuh-buh l]
- /ˈɛdʒ ʊ kə bəl/
Definitions of educable word
- adjective educable capable of being educated. 1
- adjective educable of or relating to mildly retarded individuals who may achieve self-sufficiency. 1
- noun educable Able to be educated. 1
- adjective educable capable of being taught 1
- adjective educable capable of being trained or educated; able to learn 0
- adjective educable that can be educated or trained 0
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Origin of educable
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
First recorded in 1835-45; educ(ate) + -able
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Parts of speech for Educable
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preposition
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educable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
educable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for educable
adj educable
- docile — easily managed or handled; tractable: a docile horse.
- teachable — capable of being instructed, as a person; docile.
- trainable — capable of being trained.
- instructible — to furnish with knowledge, especially by a systematic method; teach; train; educate.
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