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Definition of docility

docility

/doʊˈsɪl.ə.ti/
do · cil · i · ty
Adverb:docilely
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Plural:docilities
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Adjective:docile
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docility Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality of being quiet, submissive, and easily taught, managed, or controlled.

Example

"The trainer was impressed by the young horse's natural docility and willingness to learn."

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• Rhymes for docility

• Nearby Words

doce
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docilely
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Middle French docilité, from Latin docilitatem (nominative docilitas), meaning 'teachableness', from docilis ('easily taught') and the verb docere ('to teach').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Docility. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/docility
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