Definition

Not able to be educated or taught.

Example

Some people believe that certain individuals are uneducable, but everyone has the potential to learn in different ways.

Conversation

Did you hear about that new student in class?

Yeah, I heard he's really struggling to keep up.

Some people are saying he might be uneducable because of it.

That's a bit harsh, don’t you think? Everyone learns at their own pace.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Uneducable → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "educare" (from Latin, meaning to rear or to educate) and the suffix "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "uneducable" means not capable of being educated or unable to be taught.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being able to be 'educated' ('educare') — that's why uneducable means someone who cannot be educated.

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