Meaning of intractable in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌɪnˈtræktəb(ə)l/

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  1. Qualitative Adjective

    intractable

    Etymology

    late 15th century: from Latin intractabilis, from in-‘not’ + tractabilis (see tractable)

    Definitions

    1. not tractable

    Examples

    • « difficult to manage or mold »
    • « an intractable disposition »
    • « intractable pain »
    • « the most intractable issue of our era »
    • « intractable metal »

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