docility

Meanings

• noun

  The quality of being obedient, submissive, or yielding.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with docility
volatility , piety , city , militia

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Homophones

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1. docility (en) : The quality of being obedient, submissive, or yielding.
   

2. docility (es) : Medical term for the ability to absorb fluids.
   

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Variants

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docile , docilely , docilities , docility

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Etymology

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From Old French docilite, from docile.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'docility' comes from the Latin word 'docilis,' which means 'teachable.'

2. In some cultures, docility is seen as a virtue, particularly in women. In other cultures, it is seen as a weakness.

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Related Concepts

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1. obedience: The act of complying with the requests or orders of another person.

2. submissiveness: The quality of being willing to accept or yield to the authority or will of another person.

3. compliance: The act of complying with a law, regulation, or request.

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Quotes

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1. In the course of a single month, from Annie's arrival to her triumph in bridling the household despot, Helen [Keller] had grown "docile", affectionate, and tirelessly intent on learning from moment to moment.

   - Cynthia Ozick,{it}New Yorker{/it},16 & 23 June 2003

2. Africanized honeybees look like the European honeybees now commonly found in our gardens, and like their relatives, they make honey. They are fairly "docile" when they are foraging, but they defend their nests ferociously.

   - Lynn Ocone,{it}Sunset{/it},February 1994

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Culture

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In literature, docility is often portrayed as a desirable trait in women, particularly in the context of marriage and domestic life. For example, in Jane Austen's 'Emma,' the character Miss Woodhouse is described as having 'an excellent temper, and was universally allowed to be the most docile of girls.' However, docility can also be seen as a negative trait, particularly when it is used to describe someone who is excessively compliant or lacks independence.

How to Memorize "docility"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person or animal that is docile, such as a well-trained dog or a submissive student. Visualize them following commands or instructions without resistance.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'docility' with the word 'obedience.' Think about how the two words are related in meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'Dogs Obey Commands Instantly, Yielding Effortlessly.'

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