teachable

adjective

teach·​able ˈtē-chə-bəl 

1

a

: capable of being taught

b

: apt and willing to learn

2

: favorable to teaching

teachableness noun

teachably

ˈtē-chə-blē 

adverb

Examples of teachable in a Sentence

students who are teachable and eager to learn

The book's style makes it very teachable.

Recent Examples on the Web

Have a trial or probationary period, and remember that personality fit is important, but often, teachable skills will benefit your business more. —Peter Boolkah, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025

Training someone to take over a repeatable task: This proves the business is teachable, and that’s what buyers look for. —Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025

Is a love of art and a willingness to give your life over to art teachable? —Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025

Identifying Future CFOs An 8/10 on technical skills (teachable) is OK, but leadership traits (complex to develop) should be 10/10. —Pankaj Vasani, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing teachable

• teachable moment

Rhymes for teachable

• impeachable
• unreachable
• reachable
• unimpeachable

Kids Definition

teachable

adjective

teach·​able ˈtē-chə-bəl 

: capable of being taught

especially : able and willing to learn

teachability

ˌtē-chə-ˈbil-ət-ē

noun