Exact Match for "educable"
- educable⇄adj. that can be educated, taught, or trained.
- educable⇄educable, adjective, noun.
- educable⇄noun an educable person.
Ends With "educable"
- ineducable⇄ineducable, adjective.
not capable of being educated; uneducable.
Ex. If you hear your child called ""ineducable,"" remember that it only means he is ineducable at school (London Evening News). - uneducable⇄uneducable, adjective.
not capable of being educated; ineducable.
Ex. Industry finds it ... difficult to offer employment to uneducated and especially to uneducable young people (Charles S. Ryckman).
educable
Part of Speech
Adjective
Pronunciation
/ˈɛdʒʊkəbəl/
Definitions
- Capable of being educated or taught.
- Having the ability to learn and develop intellectually.
Usage Examples
- "The study focused on the educable potential of young children in various learning environments."
- "Researchers believe that all individuals are educable given the right conditions."
Etymology
Derived from the Latin educabilis, from educare (to educate), meaning ‘able to be educated’.
Synonyms
- Teachable
- Trainable
- Learnable
Antonyms
- Ineducable
- Unteachable
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | Éducable | /e.dy.kabl/ |
| German | Erziehbar | /ɛɐ̯ˈtsiː.baʁ/ |
| Spanish | Educable | /eðuˈkaβle/ |
| Chinese | 可教育的 (Kě jiàoyù de) | /kʰɤ˧˥ tɕjao˥˩ y˥ɥ˩ tə/ |
| Japanese | 教育可能 (Kyōiku kanō) | /kʲoːiku kanoː/ |
| Hindi | शिक्षणीय (Shikshanīya) | /ʃɪkʃɑːniːjɑː/ |
| Tamil | கற்றல் இயல்புடைய (Katral iyalbudaiya) | /katral ijalbuɖaiya/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ˈɛdjʊkəb(ə)l/
- American English: /ˈɛdʒʊkəbəl/
Historical Usage
The term "educable" has been used in discussions about pedagogy and intelligence since the 19th century, especially in debates on cognitive potential.
Cultural Nuances
In educational psychology, "educable" often refers to individuals with the ability to learn despite certain cognitive or developmental challenges.
More Information
The concept of educability is central to discussions on inclusive education, teaching methodologies, and the potential of lifelong learning.