teachable

[ tee-chuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. capable of being instructed, as a person; docile.
2. capable of being taught, as a subject.

Other Words From

• teacha·bili·ty teacha·ble·ness noun
• teacha·bly adverb
• nonteach·a·bili·ty noun
• non·teacha·ble adjective
• non·teacha·ble·ness noun
• non·teacha·bly adverb
• un·teacha·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of teachable¹

First recorded in 1475–85; teach + -able

Example Sentences

Since Trump won the presidency last week, Biden and his team have made a point of highlighting their cooperation, which they see as a teachable moment in a public civics lesson.

From Los Angeles Times

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.

From Los Angeles Times

The American people are experiencing a national “teachable moment” about democratic theory.

From Salon

Rios said he understands the concern from parents about the situation and thinks this is a teachable moment.

From Los Angeles Times

Starting the special with voice-mails from your mom and dad was so powerful and also a teachable moment because now I want to save the ones I have from my parents.

From Los Angeles Times