tractable
ˈtræktəbəl
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Definition of tractable - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
peopleeasily controlled or persuaded
  • The students were tractable and eager to learn.
compliant manageable
2.
problemeasy to deal with or manage
  • The software bug was tractable and fixed quickly.
compliant manageable
3.
malleablecapable of being shaped or molded
  • The clay was tractable and perfect for sculpting.
malleable pliable
4.
computer scienceTECH.solvable fast enough to be practicalTECH.
  • The algorithm made the problem tractable for real-time processing.
feasible manageable solvable
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Origin of tractable

Latin, tractare (to handle) + -able (capable of)

Examples of tractable in a sentence

  • Her tractable nature made her a favorite among teachers.
  • The new employee proved to be tractable and easy to train.
  • The project's challenges were tractable with the right resources.
  • The metal was tractable under high heat.
  • Tractable materials are essential in manufacturing.
  • The new software made the task tractable.

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  1. French:docile, gérable, ...
  2. German:fügsam, handhabbar, ...
  3. Italian:docile, gestibile, ...
  4. Spanish:dócil, fácil de tratar, ...
  5. Portuguese:dócil, tratável, ...
  6. Chinese:听话的, 易于处理, ...
  7. Japanese:従順な, 管理しやすい, ...
  8. Arabic:مُنْقاد, سهل التعامل, ...
  9. Hebrew:צַיְתָן, בַּר פִּתָּרוֹן, ...
  10. Russian:сговорчивый, управляемый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:слухняний, пластичний, ...
  12. Hindi:आज्ञाकारी, प्रबंधनीय, ...
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