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tractable

Tractable (adj) means Capable of being easily led, taught, or managed.

adj
1
Capable of being easily led, taught, or managed.
2
Easy to deal with or manage.
3
Capable of being shaped; malleable.
4
Capable of being handled or touched.
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Etymology

From Middle English tractable, tractabel, from Latin tractābilis (“that may be touched, handled, or managed”), from tractō (“take in hand, handle, manage”), frequentative of trahō (“draw”).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of tractable?

"tractable" (adj) means capable of being easily led, taught, or managed.

What are the different meanings of tractable?

"tractable" has 3 main meanings: 1. Capable of being easily led, taught, or managed; 2. Easy to deal with or manage; 3. Capable of being shaped; malleable.

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