adj
intractable
Intractable (adj) means not tractable; not able to be managed, controlled, governed or directed.
adj
1
Not tractable; not able to be managed, controlled, governed or directed.
2
Not able to be solved in polynomial time; too difficult to attempt to solve.
3
Difficult to deal with, solve, or manage. (of a problem)
4
Stubborn; obstinate. (of a person)
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What is the meaning of intractable?
"intractable" (adj) means not tractable; not able to be managed, controlled, governed or directed.
What are the different meanings of intractable?
"intractable" has 3 main meanings: 1. Not tractable; not able to be managed, controlled, governed or directed; 2. Not able to be solved in polynomial time; too difficult to attempt to solve; 3. Difficult to deal with, solve, or manage. (of a problem).