Definition

The condition of being able to learn or be trained.

Example

The dog's trainability makes it easy to teach new commands.

Conversation

Have you heard about the trainability of different dog breeds?

Yeah, some breeds are much easier to train than others.

Exactly! I read that Golden Retrievers have a high trainability factor.

That’s why they make such great service dogs!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Trainability → It is formed from "train" (from Old French *traïner*, meaning to drag or pull) and "-ability" (from Latin *abilitas*, meaning capability). The word "trainability" refers to the capability of being trained or the ability to learn and adapt.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'train' as in teaching or guiding someone, and '-ability' means having the capacity to do something. So, trainability means having the capacity to be taught or trained.

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