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docile

adjective/duˈsil/medium

dó·cil

Definition

Easily managed or taught; meek, obedient.
The horse was so docile that even children could ride it.
She has a docile and peaceful temperament.
Common collocations
docile animaldocile childdocile naturebecome docile

Etymology

Do latim 'docilis', 'que se deixa ensinar, dócil', de 'docere', 'ensinar'.

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