docity

Meanings

• adjective

  The quality of being docile or obedient.

  - "The students were very docile during the lecture."
  - "The new employee was docile and eager to learn."
  - "The docile animal followed the trainer's commands."

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Variants

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dock , docked , docking , docks , dry-dock , dry-docked , dry-docking , dry-docks

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'docilis', meaning teachable or learnable.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'docility' first appeared in English literature around the 15th century.

2. In some cultures, docility is considered a desirable trait for children and students.

3. The opposite of docility is 'recalcitrance' or 'obstinacy'.

4. Docility can be seen as a form of respect for authority or tradition.

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Related Concepts

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1. obedience: The act of complying with the instructions or wishes of someone in authority.

2. submission: The act of giving in to the demands or control of someone else.

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Culture

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Docility has been a significant theme in literature and art, often portraying obedience and submission in various contexts.

How to Memorize "docity"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a docile animal following its trainer's commands.
   - Visualize a group of students quietly listening to their teacher.
   - Consider the image of someone willingly submitting to authority.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'docile' with the image of a well-behaved student.
   - Link the word to the idea of obedience and submission.
   - Consider the association between 'docile' and 'teachable'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym D-O-C-I-L-E to remember 'Docility is a Learnable Trait'.
   - Create a phrase like 'Docile Dogs Do As They're Told'.
   - Consider using the phrase 'Docile: Obedient, Compliant, Intelligent, Learner'.

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