teachable

adjective

teach·​able ˈtē-chə-bəl How to pronounce teachable (audio)
1
a
: capable of being taught
b
: apt and willing to learn
2
: favorable to teaching
teachableness noun
teachably adverb

Examples of teachable in a Sentence

students who are teachable and eager to learn The book's style makes it very teachable.
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Marble runs are always a great teachable tool for engineering and physics like the ThinkFun Gravity Maze Marble Run, which is now only $25. Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 2 Dec. 2024 Humble, teachable, likeable, connected with Riley and, of course, as daringly bonkers as his seven-yard touchdown run on fourth and one that clinched the win with 8:22 remaining. Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2024 According to the league's website, an exemplary Indy City Futbol player is one who is enthusiastic; has a positive and welcoming attitude to people from all backgrounds, religions, orientations and experiences; is teachable; and is willing to stand up to or alert the league to bullies and jerks. Alexandria Burris, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Apr. 2024 Talking about this openly with your children ties these money decisions to teachable values. Emily Edlynn, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for teachable 

Word History

First Known Use

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of teachable was in the 15th century

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“Teachable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teachable. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

teachable

adjective
teach·​able ˈtē-chə-bəl How to pronounce teachable (audio)
: capable of being taught
especially : able and willing to learn
teachability
ˌtē-chə-ˈbil-ət-ē
noun

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