Definition

Able to be influenced or shaped easily; often used to describe young minds that can be easily affected by experiences or ideas.

Example

The impressible children quickly absorbed the lessons taught by their enthusiastic teacher.

Conversation

I was reading about how impressible young minds can be.

That's so true! Kids are like sponges when it comes to learning.

Exactly! It makes me think about how we should guide them carefully.

For sure, the right influences can really shape their future.

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Root Explanation

Impressible is formed from "im-" (meaning not) and "pressible" (from Latin "premere", meaning to press). The word describes something that cannot be pressed or influenced easily.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'not' easily 'pressed' or influenced — that's what impressible means.

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