Definition of docile
Etymology
Latin docilis, from docere 'teach'.
Pronunciation
- (RP) IPA: /ˈdəʊ.sail/, /ˈd'.saɪl/, SAMPA: /'d@UsaIl/
- (US) IPA: /ˈdɑː.səl/, /ˈdɑː.saɪl/
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Adjective
docile (comparative more docile, superlative most docile)
- Yielding to control or supervision, direction, or management.
- Ready to accept instruction or direction.
Synonyms
- (yielding to control): compliant, malleable, meek, submissive, tractable
- (ready to accept instruction): amenable, compliant, teachable
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