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/treɪnəbəl/ · train·a·ble
adjective
  1. Capable of being trained or taught, especially in a particular skill or activity. The puppy was considered trainable and quickly learned to sit on command.
  2. Able to be trained or conditioned, especially in a particular behavior or response. The researchers studied the trainable effects of positive reinforcement on the animal's behavior.
noun
  1. A person or animal that is capable of being trained or taught. The trainer worked with a trainable horse to improve its performance.
Did you know? The word 'trainable' is often used in the context of animal training, particularly in the fields of animal behavior and psychology, where it is used to describe the ability of an animal to learn and respond to training.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026