teachableness
- a word derived from teachable.
Example Sentences
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The intelligence and teachableness of the simiadæ rise to a climax in his pre-eminent mental nature.
From Vestiges of the Natural History of Creation by Chambers, Robert
Docility, i.e., teachableness, let me point out once more, seems to be the necessary midwife of genius, without the aid of which it often labours in vain, or brings forth strange incongruous and misshapen births.
From Albert Durer by Moore, T. Sturge
Some missions are sore today because of a visitation many years ago, since it was not conceived in the spirit of highest wisdom and teachableness.
From India's Problem, Krishna or Christ by Jones, John P. (John Peter)
About the most hopeful element in any human being's character I should reckon to be teachableness.
From More Toasts by Mosher, Marion Dix
The Mediterranean nations were quick to see the immense profit to which the elephant could be put, both in respect to the great weights he could carry, and also for his extraordinary teachableness.
From The Animal Story Book by Various
