teachable moment

noun

The time at which learning a topic becomes easiest.

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Meanings

nounteachable moment (plural teachable moments)

plural teachable moments

  1. educationThe time at which learning a topic becomes easiest.
  2. figurativelytransferred senseA difficult situation from which one can draw conclusions about unsuccessful techniques, approaches, etc. taken, and handle similar situations differently in the future.
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