Definition

The ability or potential of a person to learn and be educated.

Example

The teacher assessed the educability of her students to tailor her teaching methods.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how a person's educability can vary so much?

Yeah, it's interesting! Some people just pick things up faster than others.

Exactly, and I wonder what factors influence that educability too.

Definitely! It could be anything from environment to motivation.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Educability → It is formed from "educare" (meaning to bring up or rear) and the suffix "-ability" (meaning the quality of being able to). The word "educability" refers to the quality of being able to be educated or trained.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'educate' which means to bring up or teach, and remember that 'educability' is about the quality of being able to learn or be educated.

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