overdocible
An adjective describing someone who is excessively teachable or overly compliant to a fault. It implies a level of submissiveness that prevents a person from questioning instructions or exercising independent judgment.
예시
3 / 5The overdocible student never questioned the accuracy of the outdated textbooks.
The excessively compliant student never questioned the accuracy of the outdated textbooks.
He was criticized for being overdocible, often accepting contradictory advice from his various mentors.
He was criticized for being too easy to lead, often accepting contradictory advice from his various mentors.
A truly critical thinker must avoid becoming overdocible in the face of established authority.
A truly critical thinker must avoid becoming too submissive in the face of established authority.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of an 'over-docile' person. They are 'overly' ready to be 'docile' (teachable), like a sponge that doesn't care if the water it absorbs is clean or dirty.
빠른 퀴즈
The mentor wanted a student who would challenge his ideas, not an ______ follower who agreed with everything.
정답!
정답은: overdocible
예시
The overdocible student never questioned the accuracy of the outdated textbooks.
everydayThe excessively compliant student never questioned the accuracy of the outdated textbooks.
He was criticized for being overdocible, often accepting contradictory advice from his various mentors.
informalHe was criticized for being too easy to lead, often accepting contradictory advice from his various mentors.
A truly critical thinker must avoid becoming overdocible in the face of established authority.
academicA truly critical thinker must avoid becoming too submissive in the face of established authority.
The board sought a leader who was assertive, rather than an overdocible manager who would simply mirror their own opinions.
businessThe board sought a leader who was assertive, rather than an overly yielding manager who would simply mirror their own opinions.
The historical record suggests that the monarch preferred overdocible subjects who would not resist his decrees.
formalThe historical record suggests that the monarch preferred excessively obedient subjects who would not resist his decrees.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
an overdocible mind
a mind that accepts all instruction without skepticism
to the point of being overdocible
to the extent that one becomes too submissive
quietly overdocible
being submissive in a reserved or silent manner
자주 혼동되는 단어
Docile is a neutral or positive term for being easy to teach, while overdocible is a negative term for being too teachable to the point of weakness.
사용 참고사항
This is a rare, high-level literary term. It is almost always used with a negative connotation to describe someone who lacks the willpower to think for themselves.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often mistake this for a positive trait related to intelligence, but it actually critiques a lack of critical independence.
암기 팁
Think of an 'over-docile' person. They are 'overly' ready to be 'docile' (teachable), like a sponge that doesn't care if the water it absorbs is clean or dirty.
어원
Derived from the English prefix 'over-' and the Latin 'docibilis' (teachable), from 'docere' (to teach).
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
This word reflects educational philosophies that prioritize 'active learning' and 'critical thinking' over 'passive absorption' of information.
빠른 퀴즈
The mentor wanted a student who would challenge his ideas, not an ______ follower who agreed with everything.
정답!
정답은: overdocible
관련 단어
complement
A2A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.
compound
A2Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.
conceive
A2To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.
confer
A2To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.
conform
A2To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.
consecutive
A2Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).
consistency
A2Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.
disclude
B1Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.
antiformous
B1Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.
interspect
B1Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.
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