trainable
- adjective
- /ˈtreɪnəbl/
- And of course, the Standard Poodle is known for being one of the most trainable and human like dogs in the dog world.
- trainable animal
- very trainable
So it was aggressive dogs that were not trainable with treats, which is often the method that's used.
- So it was aggressive dogs that were not trainable with treats, which is often the method that's used.
- Is this attunement to bittersweetness trainable?
Examples
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In this way, we consider him a trainable animal.
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He is also a quick study, is very trainable, and has a good work ethic.
Blog text (5) -
In this way, we consider him a trainable animal.
Fiction book (1999) -
According to his foster home, he is a very trainable dog, learning his commands in less than a week.
Blog text (27) -
What they want from the schools are graduates who are trainable, and that means graduates with a solid background in the five basic fields of study: (1) math, (2) languages and literature, (3) the physical sciences, (4) social studies, and (5) the arts.
Academic text (2015) -
According to his foster home, he is a very trainable dog, learning his commands in less than a week.
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Quince had joined our organization two weeks ago and proved, right from the start, to be eager and very trainable.
Synonyms
Willing and able to learn from advice and feedback
Willing to learn from feedback and try to improve
Someone can understand and remember it after study or practice
Able to learn with the right teaching and support
Can be taught or trained
How Trainable
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Trainable comes from the verb train, which originally meant 'to lead' or 'to pull', and the ending -able means 'able to'. Think of a tractor, a machine that pulls, to remember the root 'pull', and that's why trainable means 'able to be taught or led'.