tractable — easily controlled, influenced, or managed; docile
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: easily controlled, influenced, or managed; docile
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtræktəbəl/
Example Sentences
- My cat becomes surprisingly tractable when I open a can of tuna.
- The complex mathematical problem proved to be tractable with the new algorithm.
- Unlike his rebellious brother, Jake was a tractable child who never caused trouble.
tractable
ADJECTIVE[/ˈtræktəbəl/]
easily controlled, influenced, or managed; docile
The tractable puppy sits calmly during its very first obedience lesson.
TRACT(pull) + ABLE(capable of) — proving it was completely ABLE(capable of) being gently TRACT(pulled) along the path, the puppy was highly tractable.
Using the flexible, retractable leash, the owner easily guided his quiet and perfectly tractable dog.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'tractabilis', derived from 'tractare' meaning 'to handle, manage, or draw', which comes from 'trahere' meaning 'to pull or drag'.
Breakdown
tract- (handle, manage, from Latin tractare) + -able (capable of being) = tractable (capable of being managed or controlled)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat becomes surprisingly tractable when I open a can of tuna.”
“The complex mathematical problem proved to be tractable with the new algorithm.”
“Unlike his rebellious brother, Jake was a tractable child who never caused trouble.”
“After three cups of coffee, even the most stubborn manager becomes tractable during morning meetings.”
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