tractability

Meanings

• noun

  The quality of being easily managed, controlled, or dealt with.

  - "The tractability of this horse makes it easy to train."
  - "The employee's tractability made it easy for the manager to implement new policies."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tractability
tractable , stable

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Variants

List of all variants of tractability that leads to same result
tractabilities , tractability , tractable , tractableness , tractablenesses , tractably

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Etymology

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From the Latin tractabilis, meaning 'capable of being treated or handled'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'tractability' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. The word 'tractability' is related to the word 'tractor', which means 'to pull or draw'.

3. In the field of psychology, 'tractability' is used to describe a person's willingness to undergo therapy.

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Related Concepts

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1. compliance: The act of conforming to a request, demand, or authority.

2. adaptability: The ability to adjust to new conditions.

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How to Memorize "tractability"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a horse that is easy to ride and control.
   - Visualize a person who is easy to work with and cooperative.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with 'easy to manage'.
   - Think of words like 'compliant' or 'cooperative'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Try using the acronym TRACT: T - Tactful, R - Responsive, A - Adaptable, C - Compliant, T - Teachable.

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