Docility
(noun)
- The quality of being easily taught, trained, or managed.
- The characteristic of being easily controlled or influenced.
Origin:
The word docility comes from the latin word "docilitas" which means teachability or trainability. the term docility refers to the quality of being easily taught, trained, or managed, often used to describe animals or people who are easily managed or controlled.
Examples:
- The horse was known for its docility and was easy to train.
- The children were praised for their docility and good behavior.
- The dog's docility made it a good companion for children.
- The docility of the employee made him easy to manage.
- The docility of the patient made it easy for the doctor to diagnose and treat him.