teachable


teach·able

adj \ˈtē-chə-bəl\

Definition of TEACHABLE

1
a : capable of being taught b : apt and willing to learn
2
: favorable to teaching
teach·able·ness noun
teach·ably \-blē\ adverb

Examples of TEACHABLE

  1. students who are teachable and eager to learn
  2. The book's style makes it very teachable.

First Known Use of TEACHABLE

15th century

Rhymes with TEACHABLE

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