ineducable

in·ed·u·ca·ble

[in-ej-oo-kuh-buhl]
adjective
incapable of being educated, especially because of some condition, as mental retardation or emotional disturbance.

Origin:
1880–85; in-3 + educable

in·ed·u·ca·bil·i·ty, noun
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ineducable (ɪnˈɛdjʊkəbəl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
incapable of being educated, esp on account of mental retardation
 
ineduca'bility
 
n

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