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docile

do·cile

UK/ˈdəʊ.saɪl/ US/ˈdɑ.səl/ uncommon

adjective

1.

willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed

  • “the docile masses of an enslaved nation”
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2.

ready and willing to be taught

  • “docile pupils eager for instruction”
  • “teachable youngsters”
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3.

easily handled or managed

  • “a gentle old horse, docile and obedient”
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Origin

From Middle English docyle, from Middle French docile, from Latin docilis, from docēre (“teach”).

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