learnable

learnable

A child finds the new puzzle to be quite learnable.

Definition

Adjective: "learnable" describes something that is capable of being learned or acquired through study, instruction, or experience. It indicates that a skill, fact, or subject is accessible to the learner and not inherently impossible to master.

Usage Examples
  • (It is easy to understand and master.)
  • (It can be acquired through effort.)
  • (It cannot be taught or developed.)
Advanced Usage
  • "learnable" in academic contexts: Often used to describe skills or knowledge that can be systematically taught.

    • The curriculum focuses on learnable competencies rather than innate talent. (Competencies that can be developed through instruction.)
  • "learnable" in machine learning: Refers to a problem or pattern that a computer algorithm can successfully identify and model from data.

    • The model showed that the pattern was learnable from the given dataset. (The algorithm could extract the pattern.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Learn (verb): to gain knowledge or skill by study, experience, or being taught.

    • She wants to learn Spanish. (To acquire the language.)
  • Learner (noun): a person who is learning.

    • The classroom was full of eager learners. (Students who are acquiring knowledge.)
  • Learnability (noun): the quality of being learnable; ease of learning.

    • The learnability of the software was praised by users. (How easy it is to learn.)
Synonyms
  • Acquirable: capable of being obtained or developed through effort.
  • Teachable: able to be taught or instructed.
  • Masterable: able to be mastered or fully understood.
Antonyms
  • Unlearnable: not capable of being learned.
  • Innate: existing from birth; not acquired through learning.
Related Idioms
  • A quick learner: someone who learns new things easily.

    • She is a quick learner, so this task will be easy for her. (She acquires skills rapidly.)
  • Learn the ropes: to learn the basic skills or procedures of a job or activity.

    • It took him a week to learn the ropes at the new office. (To become familiar with the basics.)