instructible

in·struct

I i

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-struhkt]
- /ɪnˈstrʌkt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-struhkt]
- /ɪnˈstrʌkt/

Definitions of instructible word

verb with object instructible to furnish with knowledge, especially by a systematic method; teach; train; educate. 1
verb with object instructible to furnish with orders or directions; direct; order; command: The doctor instructed me to diet. 1
verb with object instructible to furnish with information; inform; apprise. 1
verb with object instructible Law. (of a judge) to guide (a jury) by outlining the legal principles involved in the case under consideration. 1
noun instructible Capable of being instructed; teachable. 1

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Origin of instructible

First appearance:

before 1375

One of the 22% oldest English words

1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin instructus past participle of instruere to equip, train, set in order, equivalent to in- in-2 + struc- (variant stem of struere to put together) + -tus past participle suffix

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Parts of speech for Instructible

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Instructible

instructible popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

instructible usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for instructible

adj instructible

docile — easily managed or handled; tractable: a docile horse.
teachable — capable of being instructed, as a person; docile.
trainable — capable of being trained.

All 3 Synonyms of instructible

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