tractable

Meanings

• adjective

  Capable of being controlled, managed, or dealt with easily.

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈtɹæk.tə.bəl/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

intractable

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Synonyms

docile , governable , manageable , feasible , palpable , practicable , serviceable

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tractable
tract , distract , connect

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'tractare' which means 'to handle, deal with'.

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Trivia

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

2. In mathematics, a tractable problem is one that can be solved using known mathematical methods.

3. The word 'tractable' comes from the Latin word 'tractare', which means 'to handle, deal with'.

4. In psychology, a tractable child is one who is easy to manage and control.

5. In engineering, a tractable material is one that can be easily shaped or formed.

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Related Concepts

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1. Manageable: A synonym of tractable, meaning able to be managed or controlled.

2. Compliant: Another synonym of tractable, meaning willing to obey or follow rules.

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Culture

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The term 'tractable' has been used in various fields such as psychology, education, and engineering to describe individuals or objects that can be easily managed or controlled.

How to Memorize "tractable"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or object that is easy to handle or manage. For example, imagine a ball that bounces back easily when you throw it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tractable' with words such as 'manageable', 'compliant', and 'easy'. For example, you could remember that 'tractable' means 'easy to handle' by thinking of the word 'tractor', which is a machine that makes farming easier.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first letter of each definition: 'T' for 'tractable' means 'capable of being controlled'. 'C' for 'compliant' means 'willing to obey'. 'M' for 'manageable' means 'easy to handle'.

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