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educable

/ˈɛdʒ.ə.kə.bəl/
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• adjective

1

Capable of being educated, taught, or trained.

Example

"The new recruits proved to be highly educable and quickly mastered the complex software."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In clinical and educational contexts, 'educable' was historically used as a technical classification for individuals with mild intellectual disabilities capable of academic instruction, though modern inclusive terminology is now preferred.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century from the verb 'educate' (derived from Latin 'educare', meaning 'to bring up or rear') combined with the suffix '-able'.

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