tractable
pronunciation
How to pronounce tractable in British English:
UK [ˈtræktəbl]
How to pronounce tractable in American English:
US [ˈtræktəbl]
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- Adjective:
- easily managed (controlled or taught or molded)
- readily reacting to suggestions and influences
Word Origin
- tractable (adj.)
- "manageable," early 15c., from Latin tractabilis "that may be touched or handled, workable, tangible, manageable," figuratively, "pliant," from tractare "to handle, manage" (see treat (v.)). Related: Tractability.
Antonym
Example
- 1. He 's quite a docile , tractable child .
- 2. I never heard any harm of her ; and I dare say she is one of the most tractable creatures in the world .
- 3. Other questions are even less tractable .
- 4. Capable of being readily persuaded or influenced ; tractable .
- 5. Susceptible to influence or persuasion ; tractable .