teachable/ˈtiːt͡ʃəbəl/EtymologyFrom Middle English techeable, techeabyll, techeabylle, equivalent to teach + -able.teachable means Capable of being taught; apt to learn. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 79 out of 100.adjCapable of being taught; apt to learn.Willing to receive instruction or to learn; docile.That can be taught.“Common sense is not a teachable subject.”Facilitating teaching; instructive.“Such natural opportunities for social learning become teachable moments, in which children are motivated to learn new strategies.”nounA major or minor academic concentration that is an acceptable prerequisite for certain teaching certifications or teacher education programs.