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tractable

 

[ ˈtræktəbl̟ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

easily controlled

Easily managed or controlled; docile. Capable of being easily led, taught, or controlled.

Synonyms

compliant, docile, manageable, obedient

Examples of usage

  • The horse proved to be tractable and responded well to training.
  • Children tend to be more tractable when given clear instructions.
  • She found the new software to be very tractable and user-friendly.
Context #2 | Adjective

easily dealt with

Capable of being dealt with, controlled, or solved without difficulty.

Synonyms

fixable, manageable, resolvable, solvable

Examples of usage

  • Despite the complexity of the problem, it proved to be quite tractable.
  • The issue was more tractable than initially anticipated.
Context #3 | Adjective

easy to shape or mold

Capable of being shaped, molded, or influenced easily.

Synonyms

adaptable, flexible, malleable, pliable

Examples of usage

  • The clay was very tractable and responded well to the sculptor's hands.
  • His opinions are not very tractable and he is unlikely to change his mind.

Translations

Translations of the word "tractable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tratável

🇮🇳 सुलभ

🇩🇪 handhabbar

🇮🇩 terkendali

🇺🇦 керований

🇵🇱 uległy

🇯🇵 扱いやすい

🇫🇷 maniable

🇪🇸 manejable

🇹🇷 kontrol edilebilir

🇰🇷 다루기 쉬운

🇸🇦 سهل الانقياد

🇨🇿 ovladatelný

🇸🇰 ovládateľný

🇨🇳 易处理的

🇸🇮 obvladljiv

🇮🇸 viðráðanlegur

🇰🇿 басқарылатын

🇬🇪 მართვადი

🇦🇿 idarəolunan

🇲🇽 manejable

Etymology

The word 'tractable' has its origins in the Latin word 'tractabilis', which means 'manageable' or 'easily handled'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. Over the years, 'tractable' has retained its core meaning of being easily controlled or managed. The term is often used in various contexts to describe something that can be easily influenced, shaped, or dealt with. Its versatility and relevance in describing both people and situations make it a valuable addition to the English language.

See also: detract, intractable, protract, protracted, protraction, protractor, retract, subtract, subtraction, tract, tractability, traction, tractor.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,952, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.