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.
Track that table back — make it tractable!
A tractable dog makes treats extractable and becomes attractable to commands
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🌳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)
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📝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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