trainable

adjective

train·​able ˈtrā-nə-bəl How to pronounce trainable (audio)
: affected with moderate intellectual disability and capable of being trained in self-care and in simple social and work skills in a sheltered environment compare educable

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“Trainable.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/trainable. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.

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