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teachable

Pronunciation: /ˈtiːt͡ʃəbəl/

The English word “teachable” has 5 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Capable of being taught; apt to learn.
  2. Willing to receive instruction or to learn; docile.
  3. That can be taught.
  4. Facilitating teaching; instructive.

noun

  1. A major or minor academic concentration that is an acceptable prerequisite for certain teaching certifications or teacher education programs.

Etymology

From Middle English techeable, techeabyll, techeabylle, equivalent to teach + -able.

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