Tractably: meaning, definitions and examples

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tractably

 

[ หˆtrรฆk.tษ™.bli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

easily managed

Tractably refers to the manner in which something can be easily managed or controlled. It describes a state where an individual, situation, or problem can be handled with little difficulty. In a broader sense, tractably often implies a level of cooperation or compliance. This term may categorize people, animals, or tasks that do not resist direction or management.

Synonyms

compliantly, cooperatively, docilely, manageably

Examples of usage

  • The dog responded tractably to the trainer's commands.
  • The software was designed to handle complex calculations tractably.
  • Her tractably attitude made the project go smoothly.
  • They approached the negotiations tractably, reaching an agreement quickly.

Translations

Translations of the word "tractably" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น de forma tratรกvel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเค—เคฎ เคคเคฐเฅ€เค•เฅ‡ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช traktierbar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dapat ditangani

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทั€ัƒั‡ะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล‚atwo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‰ฑใ„ใ‚„ใ™ใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท de maniรจre gรฉrable

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ de manera manejable

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kolayca

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฒ˜๋ฆฌ ๊ฐ€๋Šฅํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ุณู‡ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ snadno

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤพahko

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ˜“ๅค„็†ๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obvladljivo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรก aรฐ meรฐhรถndla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพะปะฐะนะปั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ”แƒšแƒ›แƒ˜แƒกแƒแƒฌแƒ•แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ asan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ de manera manejable

Etymology

The word 'tractably' is derived from the adjective 'tractable', which originates from the Latin word 'tractabilis', meaning 'easily handled or managed'. This Latin term comes from 'tractare', which means 'to pull or to draw'. The prefix 'tract-' in both Latin and English relates to the concept of pulling or dragging. In historical usage, 'tractable' began to emerge in English around the 15th century, initially describing animals that could be led or managed easily. Its adverbial form, 'tractably', started to gain traction in the 19th century, primarily in contexts emphasizing manageability and compliance. Over the years, its application has expanded to include various fields such as psychology, education, and software development, where ease of management is crucial.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,933, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.