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.
ETYM Latin flexibilis: cf. French flexible.
1. Able to flex; able to bend easily; SYN. flexile.
2. Bends and snaps back readily without breaking.
3. Extended meanings; capable of change.
1. In the direction of.
2. With respect to.
Compliantly, obediently, submissively