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teachable

[ tee-chuh-buh l ]

/ ˈti tʃə bəl /

adjective

capable of being instructed, as a person; docile.

capable of being taught, as a subject.

Origin of teachable

First recorded in 1475–85; teach + -able

OTHER WORDS FROM teachable

teach·a·bil·i·ty, teach·a·ble·ness, noun teach·a·bly, adverb non·teach·a·bil·i·ty, noun non·teach·a·ble, adjective

non·teach·a·ble·ness, noun non·teach·a·bly, adverb un·teach·a·ble, adjective

Words nearby teachable

teacart, teach, teach a lesson, teach an old dog new tricks, teach-in, teachable, teachable moment, teacher, teacher bird, teacher's pet, teacherage