The difference between Docile and Teachable
When used as adjectives, docile means ready to accept instruction or direction, whereas teachable means capable of being taught.
check bellow for the other definitions of Docile and Teachable
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Docile as an adjective:
Ready to accept instruction or direction; obedient; subservient.
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Docile as an adjective:
Yielding to control or supervision, direction, or management.
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Teachable as an adjective:
Capable of being taught; apt to learn.
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Teachable as an adjective:
Willing to receive instruction or to learn; docile.
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Teachable as an adjective:
That can be taught.
Examples:
"Common sense is not a teachable subject."
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Teachable as an adjective:
Facilitating teaching; instructive.