trainable

[ trey-nuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. capable of being trained.
2. Education. of or relating to individuals with moderate intellectual disabilities who may achieve some self-sufficiency, as in personal care.

Other Words From

• train·a·bil·i·ty noun
• un·train·a·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of trainable¹

First recorded in 1540–50; train + -able

Example Sentences

In such cases, such people may not be teachable, but they may be trainable.

From Salon

“It’s hard to gather A.I.-trainable, multimodal data in diverse learning environments,” Mr. Jang wrote.

From New York Times

While much of a person’s ability to successfully react under the stress of a deadly threat like a mass shooting stems from instinct, such inclinations are “definitely trainable,” Correia said.

From Washington Post

“They were highly trainable with peanuts,” he said.

From Washington Post

“I always think that some of it is the fact that cats are a little bit less trainable,” says Hager.

From Washington Post