ETYM Latin docilis,fr. docere to teach; cf. Greek didaskein, and Latin discere to learn: cf. French docile. Related to Doctor, Didactic, Disciple.
1. Easily handled or managed; SYN. gentle.
2. Ready and willing to be taught; SYN. teachable.
3. Willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed.

Capable of being taught; apt to learn; also, willing to receive instruction; docile.