unteachable
|un-teach-a-ble|
C1
/ʌnˈtiːtʃəbl/
(teach)
educator
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unteachable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'teach', which comes from Old English 'tǣcan', meaning 'to show or instruct'.
Historical Evolution
'tǣcan' transformed into the Middle English word 'techen', and eventually became the modern English word 'teach'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'tǣcan' meant 'to show or instruct', and over time, the prefix 'un-' was added to form 'unteachable', meaning 'not capable of being taught'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not capable of being taught or instructed.
Some students are considered unteachable due to their disruptive behavior.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42