adj
refractory
Refractory (adj) means Obstinate and unruly; strongly opposed to something.
adj
1
Obstinate and unruly; strongly opposed to something.
2
Not affected by great heat.
3
Resistant to treatment; not responding adequately to therapy.
4
Incapable of registering a reaction or stimulus.
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Etymology
From Latin refractārius (“obstinate”), from refrāctus, past participle of refringere (“to break up”). Originally refractary, refractarie, but reanalysed after other adjectives in -ory.
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What is the meaning of refractory?
"refractory" (adj) means obstinate and unruly; strongly opposed to something.
What are the different meanings of refractory?
"refractory" has 3 main meanings: 1. Obstinate and unruly; strongly opposed to something; 2. Not affected by great heat; 3. Resistant to treatment; not responding adequately to therapy.