educable

educable
/ej"oo keuh beuhl/, adj.
1. capable of being educated.
2. of or pertaining to mildly retarded individuals who may achieve self-sufficiency.
Also, educatable /ej"oo kay'teuh beuhl/.
[1835-45; EDUC(ATE) + -ABLE]

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