Definition
corrigibility
noun
- the quality or state of being capable of being corrected, reformed, or improved
Usage: often used in educational and behavioral contexts
Examples
- The teacher believed in the corrigibility of all her students, no matter how difficult their behavior.
- His corrigibility gave his parents hope that he would eventually change his ways.
- The judge considered the defendant's corrigibility when deciding on sentencing.
- Early intervention programs are based on the assumption of corrigibility in young offenders.
- She demonstrated her corrigibility by accepting criticism and working to improve her performance.