1. the quality or capacity of being able to be educated or taught
Usage: formal; often used in educational psychology and policy contexts

Examples

• The school's mission is to recognize the educability of every student, regardless of background.
• Research on educability has shown that most children benefit from structured learning environments.
• Educators debate whether educability is fixed or can be developed over time.
• The program assumes the educability of all participants and provides individualized support.
• Psychologists have long studied the factors that influence a person's educability.
• Advocates argue for policies that maximize the educability of disadvantaged youth.