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teachable

teach·a·ble
T t

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [tee-chuh-buh l]
    • /ˈti tʃə bəl/
    • /ˈtiː.tʃəb.l̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [tee-chuh-buh l]
    • /ˈti tʃə bəl/

Definitions of teachable word

  • adjective teachable capable of being instructed, as a person; docile. 1
  • adjective teachable capable of being taught, as a subject. 1
  • adjective teachable that can be taught 1
  • adjective teachable moment: favourable for teaching 1

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Origin of teachable

First appearance:

before 1475
One of the 25% oldest English words
First recorded in 1475-85; teach + -able

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Parts of speech for Teachable

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

teachable popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

teachable usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for teachable

adj teachable

  • apt — An apt remark, description, or choice is especially suitable.
  • educable — capable of being educated.
  • instructible — to furnish with knowledge, especially by a systematic method; teach; train; educate.
  • laid back — relaxed or unhurried: laid-back music rhythms.
  • docile — easily managed or handled; tractable: a docile horse.

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