teachable
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
Willing to receive instruction or to learn.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
teechuhbuhlSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈtitʃəbəl
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
Capable of being taught; apt to learn.
Willing to receive instruction or to learn; docile.
That can be taught.
Facilitating teaching; instructive.
noun
informal
A major or minor academic concentration that is an acceptable prerequisite for certain teaching certifications or teacher education programs.
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This meaning: Capable of being taught; apt to learn.
Used this way, teachable is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Word Family
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Word family
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A person whose occupation is teaching.
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Synonyms
Sense: capable of being taught
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